Odori (Japanese dance)
I am an avid Japanese dancer. Summer is the happiest time of the year for me when traditionally, Japanese celebrate and observe traditions with many festivals with dancing as a major part of the event. This resource page is for those who have a interest in Japanese dance. Below is a listing of persons/ groups that I know of that are active in Greater Los Angeles region and offer classes or perform regularly.
Genres
The following are groups in the greater Los Angeles area.
Nihon Buyo (Japanese Classical Dance Groups in Los Angeles)
Kotobuki Kai, (Azuma Sumako II)
Bando Mitsuhiro Kai
Bando Hidesomi Nihon Buyo Class
Bando Hirohichiro
Mai no Kai (Bando teachers, Bando Hirosuzu, Bando Kohiro and Bando Hiromiya)
Fujima Kansuma Kai
Fujima Seiyumi Kai
Fujima Kansei Kai
Hanayagi Rokufukumi Kai
Hanayagi Wakana Kai
Kanya Sanjo V Dance Company (Kangiku Sanjo)
Minyo Odori (Japanese Folk Dance in Los Angeles)
Nippon Minyo Kenkyukai- Emi Hoen Kai
Nippon Minyo Kenkyukai- Hoshun Kai (Hashimoto Hoshunbi & Hashimoto Hoshunki)
Nippon Minyo Kenkyukai- Kotobuki No Kai- (Imoto Hoshunjyu)
Genchi Minyo Kikuta Kai
Awa Odori Tokushima Ren
Haneto (Nebuta)
Elaine Fukumoto
Christine Inouye
Minyo Station
Buddhist Churches
San Fernando Valley Community Center Dance Club
Okinawa Classical Dance and Eisa (Folk) Dancing
Majikina Aiko
Nagashima Richiko
Miyagi Nosho
Yosakoi (a blending of Japanese and western dance forms)
LA Beat (suspended)
Kashurengo (Soran Yosakoi)
Butoh (Contemporary Japanese dance)
Oguri
Bugaku (Japanese court dance)
UCLA Gagaku (music) Ensemble
Kinnara Gagaku and Bugaku
Tenrikyo Church
To Contact these groups, please use the Contact form. I will send you the contact info.
The following are groups in the greater Los Angeles area.
Nihon Buyo (Japanese Classical Dance Groups in Los Angeles)
Kotobuki Kai, (Azuma Sumako II)
Bando Mitsuhiro Kai
Bando Hidesomi Nihon Buyo Class
Bando Hirohichiro
Mai no Kai (Bando teachers, Bando Hirosuzu, Bando Kohiro and Bando Hiromiya)
Fujima Kansuma Kai
Fujima Seiyumi Kai
Fujima Kansei Kai
Hanayagi Rokufukumi Kai
Hanayagi Wakana Kai
Kanya Sanjo V Dance Company (Kangiku Sanjo)
Minyo Odori (Japanese Folk Dance in Los Angeles)
Nippon Minyo Kenkyukai- Emi Hoen Kai
Nippon Minyo Kenkyukai- Hoshun Kai (Hashimoto Hoshunbi & Hashimoto Hoshunki)
Nippon Minyo Kenkyukai- Kotobuki No Kai- (Imoto Hoshunjyu)
Genchi Minyo Kikuta Kai
Awa Odori Tokushima Ren
Haneto (Nebuta)
Elaine Fukumoto
Christine Inouye
Minyo Station
Buddhist Churches
San Fernando Valley Community Center Dance Club
Okinawa Classical Dance and Eisa (Folk) Dancing
Majikina Aiko
Nagashima Richiko
Miyagi Nosho
Yosakoi (a blending of Japanese and western dance forms)
LA Beat (suspended)
Kashurengo (Soran Yosakoi)
Butoh (Contemporary Japanese dance)
Oguri
Bugaku (Japanese court dance)
UCLA Gagaku (music) Ensemble
Kinnara Gagaku and Bugaku
Tenrikyo Church
To Contact these groups, please use the Contact form. I will send you the contact info.