Kyomai: Classical Elegance EN, JP, RU, 簡中, 繁中, FR, ID, ES, TH, VN

Kyomai is a style of traditional Japanese dance that is intimately related to the culture of the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto. The Inoue school of Kyomai dance is an elegant style with a history of over 200 years that is performed exclusively by the women of the Gion district in Kyoto. While influenced strongly by the classical Noh theater and the Bunraku puppet theater, it has developed a unique style and technique. The dancers show as little facial expression as possible, but fine movements of the eyes and delicate hand gestures express a rich emotional world. The 100 or so maiko and geiko of Gion preserve this performance style which is like a distillation of the aesthetics and etiquette of old Japan. Presented by The Japan Foundation (JF) Program Credits Performers: INOUE Yachiyo V, INOUE Yasuko, Ichiyuri Production Assistance: Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka Nyokoba Gakuen (School of Geiko and Maiko), Katayama Noh and Kyomai Preservation Foundation Supervision: OKADA Mariko Video