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We would like to introduce some examples of our activities.
We would like to introduce examples of our activities to date, including projects transferred from the Kirizaki Jiuta Dance Practice Group.
We offer a wide range of activities, from performances to workshops and interviews, but at the core of our activities we aim to help everyone discover something and feel joy.
Kiri no Hana Kai （Kirizaki Mai Performances in Zashiki）
We held a dance performances at the Yoyogi Noh stage with formal preparations.
In the soft sunlight of winter, we danced with two Natori members this time.
We received comments such as "I felt like I had traveled back in time" "I was able to concentrate on the content of the dance" "I was profoundly moved" and "I was moved to tears."
Such events are burdensome, but they are important, so we would like to continue to hold them at least once every two years.
"Kurokami" Kirizaki Tsurujo
"Matsu zukusi" Kirizaki Hizuru
"Hana no tabi" Kirizaki Sayajo
"Tamatori" Kirizaki Tsurujo
Song and Sangen Ohara Nao
Trial Class（Three-part series）The basics of Jiuta-mai Learned with "Ukifune"
First session
We held a trial class for the first time in 7 years at "Kyorakutei" in Coredo Muromachi in front of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. This time, you will learn the basics of jiuta dance while dancing "Ukifune".
The first session focused on "posture," "standing and sitting," "walking," "how to handle a fan," and "how to go around."
We received comments from those who participated, such as "I had the opportunity to listen to the voices of my body parts" and "It was my first time to hold a fan, but I would like to consider participating again next time."
I'm looking forward to the next one.
"Ukifune" Instructor Tsurujo
Trial Class（Three-part series）The basics of Jiuta-mai Learned with "Ukifune"
Second session
The second session covered a lot of topics, including posture, standing and sitting, walking, how to handle a fan, how to go around, and dancing "Ukifune".
We received comments from those who participated, such as "It was more fun because I felt like I was able to dance better the second time than the first" and "I feel like my muscles are going to hurt."
I'm looking forward to the next one.
"Ukifune" Instructor Tsurujo
Trial class（Three-part series）The basics of Jiuta-mai Learned with "Ukifune"
Third session
The third session was mainly about the second half of "Ukifune", but we also received comments from first-time participants that "the explanations were specific and very easy to understand, and the first dance experience was enjoyable."
We would like to plan traial class or workshops in the future.
Fifth March, Tuesday 14:00-15:00
Sapienza University of Rome
Sapienza Università di Roma
Main language Japanese
“Nagoya Obi” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
“Matsuzukushi” Performed by Tsurumaru, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
Q&A Responded by Tsurujo
Introduction of “About the culture of Kamigata and Edo” was done by Tsurujo
Introduction of “About Shamisen” was done by Tsurumaru
“Tamatori” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
The approximately 20 participants were students and teachers learning Japanese. So the event was conducted by Japanese. The teachers asked questions actively, and the discussion even extended to the Todo system. Since the number of participants was small at the end of the event the audience had an opportunity to hold displayed Mai-fan and see it.
Rome
Sixth March, Wednesday 19:00-20:00
Sports School ELIS
Scuola Sportiva ELIS
Main language Italian
MC: Gianfranco Taormina
“Nagoya Obi” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
“Matsuzukushi” Performed by Tsurumaru, Song and Sangen by Tsurujo
Q&A Translated by Sachiko Adachi, Responded by Tsurujo
Workshop performed by Tsurujo
The approximately 50 participants were young soccer players and their families who had been practicing until just before the event since the event was scheduled one week ago. During the first song the number of people gradually decreased. When the second song was finished, a dozen people was remaining. However the remained people were very enthusiastic. During the Q&A session about 10 questions were asked as same as other events and several people actively came forward to participate in the physical training workshop. I learned the importance of introducing and performing the essence as much as I could do even if it doesn't interest many people.
Eighth March, Friday 13:00-14:40
University of Florence
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Main language English
“Nagoya Obi” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
“Matsuzukushi” Song and Sangen by Tsurumaru
Q&A Translated by Prof. Diego Cucinelli, Responded by Tsurujo
Introduction of “About the culture of Kamigata and Edo” was done by Tsurujo
Introduction of “About Shamisen” was done by Tsurumaru
“Tamatori” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
Due to the request from the university the introduction of the songs and explanation was done by English. It was a time filled with curiosity and energy because the age of most of the 85 participants were around 20years old. Many of the responses during the Q&A session were straightforward and many naive questions and comments were raised. Some students was interested in the vertically written sheet music of the shamisen, another student was surprised against the words of “Tama-tori” and another student was interested in the family crests on the kimono.
The event was noticed on newspaper, La Nazione, on page 20 on Eighth March
Ninth March, Saturday 18:00-20:15
G.Mariotti Sports Facility
Palazzetto dello Sport G.Mariotti
Main Language Italian
MC: Gianfranco Taormina
“Nagoya Obi” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
“Matsuzukushi” Performed by Tsurumaru, Song and Sangen by Tsurujo
Q&A Translated by Sachiko Adachi, Responded by Tsurujo
Workshop performed by Tsurujo
“Tamatori” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
Over 165people participated this event because this was sponsored by the Italian Aikikai and the City Government of La Spezia and the event was advertised on television and in newspapers in advance. It was impressive that so many questions, such as “It felt like it had something in common with martial arts”, “What is the difference from Mai performed by Geisha?” and “Why was not performed at a theater?” came because the participants who knew Japan well. The ratio of age and gender of the participants was in a god balance. But the participants who joined the workshop from the audience seats were all women. It might be because they thought that Mai is for women evenly distributed in terms of age and gender, but the reason why all of the people who came down from the audience seats for the workshop were women only.. I found the issue for next time.
Advance notice on TV news, broadcast on Sixth March, from around 22 minutes 43 seconds
Sponsored by the City Government of La Spezia, the Italian Aikikai, Dojo Nippon and Consulate General of Japan in Milan
Tenth March, Sunday 20:30-22:45
Auditorium of Civic School Music, Dance and Thatre School of Sodrio Province
Autitoriumu Civica Scuola di Musica, Danza e Teatro della Provincia di Sondrio
Main Language Italian
MC: Rosanna Barbonetti
“Nagoya Obi” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
“Matsuzukushi” Song and Sangen by Tsurujo
Q&A Translated by Sachiko Adachi, Responded by Tsurujo
Solo “Sakura Sakura” Soprano by Rosanna Barbonetti, Sangen by Tsurujo
Workshop performed by Tsurujo
“Tamatori” Performed by Tsurujo, Song and Sangen by Nao Ohara (Recoreded)
The approximately 70 people participated this event because this was advertised on television and in newspapers in advance. This event was a rich in contents and progressed in a warm atmosphere It might be because all the participants entered the auditorium taking their shoes off and relaxed. When we introduced Geta and demonstrate walking with it, there was a rush of people who wanted to wear geta. Finally the end time was extended until nearly 11:00PM but I can not forget the smiles of everyone including a woman in her 80s. The questionnaire also showed that the participants enjoyed all the contents of the event.
Advance notice on TV news, broadcast on 5th March
Sponsored by Coro Voci Sospese and Consulate General of Japan in Milan
Eleventh March, Monday 14:00-14:30
Consulate General of Japan in Milan
Consolato Generale del Giappone a Milano
Visited the Consulate General of Japan in Milan which sponsored the events at both La Spezia and Sondrio and reported and expressed my gratitude to Vice Consul General Noriko Nabeshima.
We received the plate from our friends who have worked so hard throughout this tour.
This tour shall not be succeeded without their big support.
We would like to express my gratitude to all of our friends from our heart.
Supported by Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Kirizaki Mai no Kai「Kiri no hana kai in Kyoto」
We held a dance event in Kyoto for the first time. We rented a Japanese-style room in a historic townhouse, machiya and enjoyed the dance "Horai'' and a workshop.
I was convinced that the dim light in the room, with the soft light coming from the courtyard, made the white painted face look even more beautiful.
「Hourai」Dance :Tamatsuru
Song and Sangen : Kubo Kousuke
Workshop : Tsurujo
「Kirizaki Mai no Kai」
In order for you to enjoy the salon-like atmosphere in the tatami room, we have set aside time for chatting between the dances. They enjoyed talking about a variety of topics, from how to understand the lyrics of jiuta, to the lyricism of Japanese, to the session nature of dance and performance, to breathing and kimono tips.
"Suri bachi" "Cha ondo" "Mizu kagami"
Dance Tamatsuru, Tsurujo
Song and Sangen Fujii Hirokazu
interview Tsurujo, Tamatsuru
Interview article published in "Utsukushii Kimono" Spring 2021 issue
“Rediscovering “tailoring”! This is a special feature page.
We'll show you how to wear it so it's comfortable, easy to move in, and won't fall apart no matter how much you dance. By keeping these points in mind, anyone can wear an outfit that exudes their unique beauty.
The hint is from a time when there were no large mirrors.
The video was selected for "Cheer to Art!" in Tokyo
The video was selected for “Cheer to Art!” in Tokyo.
I took this opportunity to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus as a challenge to see how far I could go on my own. I did all the preparations by myself, including Japanese makeup, wig, dressing, lighting, and photography. With this, I felt that it was possible to perform anywhere, both physically and economically.
Performance "Tsuru ha obana"
Interview article published on Pure Domestic Treasure Silk HP "Series : People in Japanese Clothing"
This is the homepage of an organization in the silk and silk industry. I was shocked to learn that only 0.6% of domestically produced silk threads now account for 0.6% of domestically produced silk, and I feel that I want to convey the inherent comfort of Japanese clothing.
2019.05 / Rerise News
Interview article published in Rerise News "People who create beautiful times"
I was interviewed by Rerise News, a new era creation magazine that provides opportunities for humans in the AI era and re-rises the present from an as-yet-unseen future.
Speak at "School of the Way" hosted by Keio University Graduate School SDM Human Lab
At the ``Michi no Gakko'' held by Takashi Maeno, who studies happiness studies, and Toshiro Inaba of the University of Tokyo Hospital, he shared his own experiences and thoughts about how the masters think about the transmission of the arts from generation to generation. I spoke based on this.
Kirizaki Tsurujo Mai no Kai
"Ougi zukushi"
"Tama tori"
Dance Kirizaki Tsurujo
Uta and Sangen Ohara nao
Hair Oosawa Kanehisa
Make up Arai Kiyoshi
Dressing Kobayashi Ishou
Mykolo Romerio Universitetas Asia center
Dance and Explanation ( Difference between Japanese aesthetic sense and European aesthetic sense)
How dressing Yukata
Try to body handling and dance "Sakura Sakura"
Performance "Matsu zukushi" "Zangetsu"
Lithuania National Culture Center
Dance and Explanation (About the thought of dancing"Kurokami")
Performance "Kurokami"
National Drama Theater
Traditional dance and Modern dance Performance for charity
With the modern dance group in Kaunas
Dance and Talk Show
Performance ”Matsu zukushi" "Zangetsu" " Kurokami"
We received letters of appreciation from the Mayor of Kaunas dance troupe and Rugute, the charity organization.
Mitsukoshi Culture Salon holds a lecture on "How to use the body in ancient times in Japan"
Approximately 20 people of all ages, both male and female, participated and learned how to relax and stabilize their bodies so that they could apply them to sports and daily life.
Appreciation Trial class (8 sessions in total) completed
Dance is basically movements that anyone can do as long as they are aware of it.
By being aware of what's inside your body, we designed it so that you could feel the clues to grasping the ``tricks'' (handling bones) of various body movements, and as a result, we received many positive comments.
Mitsukoshi Culture Salon Winter day course
I was able to dance ``Kageboshi'' on the stage of ``Kinryu'', a Japanese restaurant that remains in Akasaka, Tokyo. In Akasaka, one restaurant closed down last month, and there were only four remaining, and Kinryu also went out of business after this. The atmosphere of Akasaka is also changing.
Small dance party (3 times in total)
Part 1: Differences between Japanese dance and dance, and types of dances: “Kosunoto”, “Takasago”, “Rokukasen”
Part 2: About Jiuta and Kamigata Uta “Nagoya Obi” “Aki no yo”
Part 3: About the body movements of dance “Water Mirror”
Written in "World Dance II"
In this book, I have written the following items as "Tokyo's Jiutamai."
1. Megumi Kanzaki - Without boundaries of school -
2. Hide Kanzaki ~The elegance of Tokyo~
3. Hidejo Kanzaki - Pursuing artistry,
Exploring tradition~
4. Current Kanzaki style
5. Mastering dance techniques and Japanese physical sensations
Appreciate and Trial Class
We held a class to appreciate dance and commentary, and a hands-on class to experience the basics of dance.
Dances “Kosunoto” and “Natsu ha Hotaru”,
“Zangetsu” and “Akino yo”
“Kurokami ” and “Gosho no oniwa”
"Yukari no Tsuki" and "Kyo no Shiki"
“Nagoya Obi” and “Matsu Zukushi”,
"Mizukagami" and "Suribachi",
"Guchi" and "Tsuru no koe"
Experience Posture, walking style, change of direction, line of sight,
Use the shoulder blades・Move from the center of the body...