Classical/Traditional Japanese Dance - Basic Technique (1)
Fundamentals of Classical/Traditional Japanese Dance Movement and Nihon Buyo Exercises
Ratings 5.00 / 5.00
What You Will Learn!
- Learn the basic technique of Classical/Traditional Japanese Dance
- Learn the two most essential elements of Classical Traditional Japanese Dance technique - using the earth's energy and putting the pelvis in alignment
- Learn and practice the three most important exercises in the Yamazaki Method™ of Classical Japanese Dance : grounding, balancing, and changing directions
- Learn how to teach Classical Japanese Dance using the Yamazaki Method™, if you are a teacher or want to become a teacher
Description
This course focuses on the most fundamental of all the fundamental techniques of Classical Japanese Dance, Traditional Japanese Dance, and Nihon Buyo.
First, you will learn the two most essential elements of all genres of Japanese dance: (1) using the earth’s energy and (2) putting your pelvis in alignment, which is often referred to as "koshi o ireru." Then, you will learn three kinds of basic exercises: (1) grounding exercise, (2) balancing exercise, and (3) changing-directions exercise. The instructor will give you detailed step-by-step instructions on how to do these exercises. You will also be able to see close-up views of the instructor’s feet so they will be easy for you to follow. You will then practice these exercises to the accompanying hand-drum beat by simultaneously watching the mirrored view and the back view of the instructor.
This course is a good place to start for complete beginners and first-time learners of Classical Japanese Dance. Intermediate and advanced students would also find this course to be useful for a warmup, daily training, and honing skills. It is also helpful for teachers who want to learn how to teach Classical Japanese Dance, Traditional Japanese Dance, and Nihon Buyo using a systematic method.
Who Should Attend!
- Complete beginners and first-time learners
- Intermediate learners who want to hone their skills
- Advanced learners and teachers who want to learn how to teach Classical Japanese Dance
- Men, women, and others
- Adults and children; children under ten may require an adult's help
- Researchers and scholars interested in Japanese performing arts