2013 / Ford Theatres to present Japanese folk dance lesson, June 17
Ford Theatres will present Japanese folk dance lesson on Monday, June 17 at 7:00 pm at Ford Amphitheatre as a part of Ford J.A.M Sessions. Admission free. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with ondo dancing taught by Christine Inouye and Japanese folk fusion ensemble Minyo Station. Rooted in Japanese folk music, ondo today refers […]
2012 / Music Center to host Bon odori as “Dance Downtown” program, Aug 24
Los Angeles County’s Music Center will present the very first Ondo night at a special Dance Downtown at its plaza on Friday, August 24, from 6:30 pm through 10:00 pm. The term “Ondo” known in the Japanese American community in Southern California actually means “Bon Odori” dancing in Japan. Free admission. All are welcome. No […]
2012 Nisei Week public dance practices to be held, July 30, Aug 02 at 7:00 pm
Japanese song “Kawachi Otoko Bushi” and Jazz-fusion pieces “One World” has been designated as the official dance pieces of 2012 Nisei Week Japanese Festival. The two pieces choreographed by dance instructors Azuma Sumako II and Azuma Kikusue will be featured at the main street events of the Nisei Week which includes: Grand Parade on […]