Traditional Japanese Dance Class with Fan

50 minutesEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +16Kyoto, Japan

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$49

Your experience

Explore Japanese dance through its roots, fan movements, and the celebratory Tsuru Kame performance in this hands-on class.

Getting started

Check in at the venue and get ready for movement in comfortable clothing, as recommended. After a brief orientation, you receive your free rental of fans and tools so you can take part fully. Public transportation is nearby, so you can arrive with ease and move straight into the studio space when the session begins.

What to expect

Japanese dance workshop

This activity-based workshop introduces you to Japanese dance as a refined form of physical expression that blends two cultural roots. You move from learning context and history to practicing techniques, then finish by watching a traditional performance and marking your participation.

Features

• Learn the basics and history of Japanese dance as the instructor explains how this style developed and what makes its movements distinct.

• Experience movement practice using a dance fan, focusing on precise hand positions and body alignment that highlight the unique movements of Japanese dance.

• Watch a performance of the celebratory dance Tsuru Kame, observing how professional technique, rhythm, and fan work come together in this traditional piece.

• Receive a certificate of participation and take a commemorative photo at the end of the workshop so you have a tangible record of your experience.

• Use the free rental of fans and tools provided, allowing you to join every exercise and segment without needing to bring your own equipment.

Take part in a Japanese dance session that invites you to move, then leave with a participation certificate as a keepsake of your experience.
Begin your session with an introduction to the basics and history of Japanese dance, listening to context that frames what you are about to explore.
Practice fan movements with the supplied fans and tools, then see how they appear in the Tsuru Kame dance, connecting your steps to this piece.
Pose for a commemorative photo at the end of the session, capturing your time with Japanese dance so you can revisit and share the experience.

Included

Performance of celebratory dance Tsuru Kame
Basics and history of Japanese dance
Movement practice using a dance fan
Certificate of participation and commemorative photo
Free rental of fans and tools

Not included

Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Meeting point1

Meeting
Japan, Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Oikedaitōchō, 590 日本伝統文化体験処「遭遇」, Kyoto
Japan, Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Oikedaitōchō, 590 日本伝統文化体験処「遭遇」, Kyoto, KYOTO, 604-0942, Japan
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement so you can practice the dance exercises with ease.
Nearby transport: Public transportation is available near the venue, so you can access the experience easily.
Tools provided: Fans and other dance tools are provided free of charge, so you don't need to bring your own.
Food and drinks: Food and drinks are not included in this experience, so plan your meals before or after the class.

Free cancellation up to 12 hours before start