Free Workshop for Seniors: Dance and Poetry of Japan
Join Sachiyo Ito for the special Workshop this spring!
Participants will learn the basics of Japanese classical dance, repertories of 19th century Kabuki dance, and are introduced to two Japanese poetry forms of Haiku and Renku (linking verses), as well as learning how to dress Yukata/Kimono, and more about Japanese culture.
Also, participants have a chance to share dance and poetry as a public component. The goal is to enjoy sharing dance and poetry of Japan as well as learning about the Japanese culture, and to create a communal art of dance and poetry inspired by the Japanese tradition.
Date: Thursdays at 11am to 1pm- Beginning Thursday March 31, 2022
Limited to 10 participants- Open to All and accessible to those in wheelchairs
Location: Greenwich House Center on the Square at 20 Washington Square North
What you need to bring: Socks, dance practice attire Yukata/kimono, dance fans. If you do not have them, they will be provided by the instructor. Two cotton ties (length of 3 times of your waist at the least) for wearing practice attire
Email: sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com For more information
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無料ワークッショップ：シニアを対象にした体に優しい日本の舞踊と詩歌
３月31日から6月30日までワシントンパーク北側のシニアセンターで
シニア向けの「日本の舞踊と詩歌」の無料ワ-クショップを開きます。
舞扇・着物をお持ちでない方はこちらが用意致します。日々と場所、詳細は以下です。Flyer も添付しました。
尚、日本文化についての話、詩歌、俳句、連句は英語にて致します。
時間：11am―1pｍ ３月31日から6月30日
場所：Greenwich House 20 Washington Square North (212-777-3555)
質問・登録：sachiyoitoandccompany@gmail.com
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Limited to 10 participants Open to All Seniors in NY City and accessible to those in wheelchairs
What are needed to participate: Socks, dance practice attire Yukata/kimono, dance fans. If you do not have them, they will be provided by the instructor.
2 cotton ties (length of 3 times of your waist at the least) for wearing practice attire
Registration: lmarceca@greenwichhouse.org (212) 777-3555 X 106
Inquiry/Information: sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com
Join us Sachiyo Ito for the special Workshop this spring!
Participants will learn the basics of Japanese classical dance, repertories of 19th century Kabuki dance, and are introduced to two Japanese poetry forms of Haiku and Renku (linking verses), as well as learning how to dress Yukata/Kimono, and more about Japanese culture.
Dance and poetry share common practice that relies on observation, attentiveness, and awareness in the moment. To help these skills, a walking meditation will begin each session to reach a stillness and awareness of self. Each session will end with a theme for a homework assignment to compose a short poem. Also, participants have a chance to share dance and poetry as a public component.
The goal is to enjoy sharing dance and poetry of Japan as well as learning about the Japanese culture, and to create a communal art of dance and poetry inspired by the Japanese tradition.
The artist is a participant in SU-CASA program, supported by the public funds from New York City council. Recipient of Foreign Ministers Award, Sachiyo Ito founded and leads the only dance school and professional performing company in New York City that specializes both in Japanese classical dance as well as contemporary works based on traditional aesthetics and styles. The company received the City’s proclamations for its founding at the 30th anniversary in 2011. For the last 50 years Ito has introduced Japanese culture in United States, educating, inspiring and entertaining through the grace and beauty of Japanese dance.