A special feature article on the 67th Japanese Dance Association Performance has been published!

Ahead of the 67th Annual Japanese Dance Association Performance, which will be held on February 14th and 15th, we have published a special feature article!
It delves into the behind-the-scenes of Japanese dance and the thoughts of the performers. Knowing this before watching will surely deepen your understanding of the performance.
Be sure to read it before the performance!

📌 Practice Special

What does Japanese dance practice involve? "Function" honed through the distance between master and disciple, and marginal space. Master and disciple work one-on-one, repeatedly practicing "watch, imitate, and correct." We will explore
the beauty of the "marginal space" that is unique to Japanese dance, the movements that are passed down through this accumulation, and the nuances of the body that are conveyed beyond words
. Enjoy the intense time leading up to the performance.

📌 Interview Article

Watch and feel Japanese dance live! The love between parent and child! Female dancer takes on "Kosode Soga" We interviewed the performer who will be taking on the Nagauta piece "Kosode Soga," which will be performed in the evening on February 15th.
She talked about how she will express the love between parent and child, her impressions of creating the role and rehearsals, and the highlights of the piece.