Nihon Buyo
The Bando School of Japanese Classical Dance is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and was established at the start of the 1800s. Bando Mitsugoro III, who was known to be a master in Nihon Buyo, is the founder of Bando-ryu. The Bando family was originally the proprietor of Morita-za, one of the three theaters approved by the government, during the Edo Period. Therefore, the origin of Bando-ryu style of buyo(dance) comes from Kabuki. Nihon Buyo literally means Japanese dance, ‘Nihon’ meaning Japan and ‘Buyo’ meaning dance. This is a unique opportunity to learn a style of dance that is more than 200 years old.
This class is taught by Bando Hideshizumi. Bando Hideshizumi began training under Bando Hidesomi at El Marino Language Elementary School in 1998. She has been an assistant Nihon Buyo instructor at El Marino and has also performed in various events such as Cherry Blossom Festival, Nisei Week Parade, the Asian World Film Festival Closing Ceremony, and an Afternoon of Peace. In 2016 she traveled to Japan to earn her Natori (or professional status) and has since had the honor of being a guest choreographer for the Santa Monica College Dance Department. Bando Hideshizumi hopes through teaching and performing Nihon Buyo she can share her respect for all cultures and her passion for the art.
New students may trial 1 class and register thereafter. Please email nihonbuyo@allelmarino.org to request a trial. Note there is no guarantee of availability, as classes have limited capacity and are enrolled on a rolling basis.
TIME: Fridays
– Kindergarteners & 1st Grade: 3:50-4:30pm
– 2nd-5th (Section A): 3:20-4pm
– 2nd-5th (Section B): 4:20-5pm
(10 min to dress + 30 min hands-on class time)
TERM: Sep 5 to Dec 19 (no class Oct 31, Nov 28); performance during last class
LOCATION: Library
QUESTIONS?
Regarding the program: nihonbuyo@allelmarino.org
Regarding checkout/enrollment: webmaster@allelmarino.org
The Bando School of Japanese Classical Dance is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and was established at the start of the 1800s. Bando Mitsugoro III, who was known to be a master in Nihon Buyo, is the founder of Bando-ryu. The Bando family was originally the proprietor of Morita-za, one of the three theaters approved by the government, during the Edo Period. Therefore, the origin of Bando-ryu style of buyo(dance) comes from Kabuki. Nihon Buyo literally means Japanese dance, ‘Nihon’ meaning Japan and ‘Buyo’ meaning dance. This is a unique opportunity to learn a style of dance that is more than 200 years old.
This class is taught by Bando Hideshizumi. Bando Hideshizumi began training under Bando Hidesomi at El Marino Language Elementary School in 1998. She has been an assistant Nihon Buyo instructor at El Marino and has also performed in various events such as Cherry Blossom Festival, Nisei Week Parade, the Asian World Film Festival Closing Ceremony, and an Afternoon of Peace. In 2016 she traveled to Japan to earn her Natori (or professional status) and has since had the honor of being a guest choreographer for the Santa Monica College Dance Department. Bando Hideshizumi hopes through teaching and performing Nihon Buyo she can share her respect for all cultures and her passion for the art.
New students may trial 1 class and register thereafter. Please email nihonbuyo@allelmarino.org to request a trial. Note there is no guarantee of availability, as classes have limited capacity and are enrolled on a rolling basis.
TIME: Fridays
– Kindergarteners & 1st Grade: 3:50-4:30pm
– 2nd-5th (Section A): 3:20-4pm
– 2nd-5th (Section B): 4:20-5pm
(10 min to dress + 30 min hands-on class time)
TERM: Sep 5 to Dec 19 (no class Oct 31, Nov 28); performance during last class
LOCATION: Library
QUESTIONS?
Regarding the program: nihonbuyo@allelmarino.org
Regarding checkout/enrollment: webmaster@allelmarino.org