Yosakoi
Yosakoi is a Japanese dance form. Its origins come from Kochi in 1954. The style of dance is highly energetic, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music. Integral in the dance form is the use of nakuko (bamboo clappers) as part of the dance. In the dialect of Tosa province (modern-day Kōchi Prefecture), "yosakoi" means "Come at night."
History of Yosakoi
Yosakoi dance is relatively new dance form. Establshed in 1954 in Kochi, Japan. The official yosakoi dance is based on a song called "Yosakoi Naruko Dancing", written by Takemasa Eisaku. This song was created by combining elements of three songs: "Yosakoi-bushi" ("yosakoi melody"), "Yocchore" (a children's song), and "Jinma-mo" (a folk song of Kōchi Prefecture). The original competition in Kōchi requires that each team's music include some part of this original music. Competitions and festivals in other areas may not have this requirement (thus allowing teams to compose their own music), or may require that elements of different local folk songs are worked into the dance routines. Takemasa has given the copyright on "Yosakoi Naruko Dancing" to the public. Since its introduction in 1954, yosakoi has become popular throughout the country of Japan.
Groups in LA
LA Beat- This group is not dancing
Yosakoi Festivals in Japan
See "Festivals in Japan"
Yosakoi dance is relatively new dance form. Establshed in 1954 in Kochi, Japan. The official yosakoi dance is based on a song called "Yosakoi Naruko Dancing", written by Takemasa Eisaku. This song was created by combining elements of three songs: "Yosakoi-bushi" ("yosakoi melody"), "Yocchore" (a children's song), and "Jinma-mo" (a folk song of Kōchi Prefecture). The original competition in Kōchi requires that each team's music include some part of this original music. Competitions and festivals in other areas may not have this requirement (thus allowing teams to compose their own music), or may require that elements of different local folk songs are worked into the dance routines. Takemasa has given the copyright on "Yosakoi Naruko Dancing" to the public. Since its introduction in 1954, yosakoi has become popular throughout the country of Japan.
Groups in LA
LA Beat- This group is not dancing
Yosakoi Festivals in Japan
See "Festivals in Japan"