Asian DAnces
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Japanese Dances are over 1,500 years old, whose ancient form is strictly preserved.
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In Japan there are many native dances, like famers dances, dances of fishermen, and lions dances.
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In Japan, the words mai or odori are used in all their dances; however, the two words do not mean the same.
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Mai Talks about a soft kind of dancing focusing on the movement of the hands.
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Odori talks about the dancing focusing on swift movements of the feet.
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Bagako is the oldest Japanese dance.
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Noh- is a stage play that uses slow movements and is associated with a dance.
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Noh- The dance includes a vocal presentation with music by an orchestra that uses string and percussion instruments.
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Noh- In noh every movement has a meaning. The dancers used masks and attractive costumes.
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Kabuki- traditional Japanese popular drama with singing and dancing performed in a highly stylized manner.
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Kabuki- the costumes used in kabuki is beautifully designed. The facial makeup and the stage are designed for a more colorful and dramatic performance.
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Kabuki- the Kabuki is performed by male performers portraying roles of both sexes.
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Geisha- is the most popular dance in Japan. This dance is performed for nobles.
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Geisha- The movements are graceful and the costumes are beautiful.
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The parasol Dance is a very colorful and easy dance for girls. It is customary for Japanese girls to use an umbrella, rain or shine.
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Costume a bright kimono, bright colored flowers on the hair, a Japanese parasol, and a Japanese wooden shoes.
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Music compose of 3 parts: A, B, and c. It is the same music used in Mikado.
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Count one, two (measure) /One, two, three, four (2 measure)
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Formation The dancers are in groups of four facing the audience.
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Formation The open parasol is held with both hands over the head, the handle in chest level.
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Formation The dancers stand about four feet away from each other. One to any number of groups may take part in this dance.