Japan-America Society of Houston presents Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century: From Kabuki Dance to Boléro

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Japan-Society of Houston, in partnership with Japan Society, New York, presents Nihon Buyo (literally “Japanese Dance”), a refined art form performed by artists skillfully trained in kabuki dance.

The presentation will feature dance pieces Toba-e and Boléro, along with performances by Japanese musicians playing traditional Japanese instruments.

Toba-e is a comedic work in the style of kabuki dance, based on the animal-centric Japanese caricatures of the same name. Boléro is a riveting new dance set to French composer Maurice Rovel’s score, retelling the heartbreaking and vengeful legend of Anchin and Kiyohime. Expertly choregraphed by esteemed Hanayagi Genkuro, the works will offer a unique insight in Japanese culture and deliver indelible, ravishing images featuring esteemed performers.

Japan-Society of Houston, in partnership with Japan Society, New York, presents Nihon Buyo (literally “Japanese Dance”), a refined art form performed by artists skillfully trained in kabuki dance.

The presentation will feature dance pieces Toba-e and Boléro, along with performances by Japanese musicians playing traditional Japanese instruments.

Toba-e is a comedic work in the style of kabuki dance, based on the animal-centric Japanese caricatures of the same name. Boléro is a riveting new dance set to French composer Maurice Rovel’s score, retelling the heartbreaking and vengeful legend of Anchin and Kiyohime. Expertly choregraphed by esteemed Hanayagi Genkuro, the works will offer a unique insight in Japanese culture and deliver indelible, ravishing images featuring esteemed performers.

WHEN

WHERE

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
https://www.jas-hou.org/events/2024/2/3/nihon-buyo-in-the-21st-century-from-kabuki-dance-to-bolro

TICKET INFO

$65-$85

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