JPA-Performance

JPA-Performance Japan Performing Arts, Inc. is a New York State 501(c)(3)Non-Profit Organization.

The organization was formed to introduce the Japanese culture through the Japanese traditional performing arts.

Japan Performing Arts, Inc. (JPA) announces its free public program: “Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance Performance & Ki...
04/20/2026

Japan Performing Arts, Inc. (JPA) announces its free public program: “Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance Performance & Kimono.”

This event will introduce classical Japanese dance as well as details about each piece. The classical dances include “Fuji Musume” (Wisteria Maiden), “Komori” (The Babysitter), “Shichifukujin” (Seven Gods of Good Fortune), and a creative dance performed by three dancers to the melody of Tsugaru shamisen titled “Hyakka” . There will also be a creative dance performed to piano music. Between the dances, the program will present details about the traditional Japanese garment kimono, Japan’s national attire, and explain how kimono relates to Japanese dance. In addition, this event will introduce Yūzen, one of Japan’s highly skilled and celebrated kimono dyeing crafts.

Photos are by Yoko Essel & Robert Essel

Please be sure to make a reservation through Eventbrite. However, this does not guarantee you a seat. Seating for this performance is on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Once the theater reaches full capacity, no additional audience members will be admitted. If you wish to see the performance, please arrive at the theater early.

Japan Performing Arts, Inc. (JPA) announces its free public program: “Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance Performance & Wo...
03/15/2026

Japan Performing Arts, Inc. (JPA) announces its free public program: “Traditional Japanese Kabuki Dance Performance & Workshop.” This time, a Japanese dance workshop will also be held in the theater.

For the performance, three dancers will each present one classical piece: “Fuji Musume” (Wisteria Maiden), “Matsu no Midori” (Green Pines), and “Shima no Sensai.” These three works are very famous pieces in the Japanese dance repertoire.

“Fuji Musume” expresses the emotions of a young woman.

“Matsu no Midori” is a celebratory dance performed at festive occasions; it has a masculine style.

“Shima no Sensai” is named after a dancer who, a thousand years ago, was granted permission to perform before the Imperial Court. The dance style imitates Noh dance and is performed in a gender-neutral manner.

After the performance, a workshop on Japanese dance will be held. If you own a yukata, please bring it with you. Before learning the dance movements, participants will learn how to put on a yukata. For those who do not have one, a demonstration will be provided so you can observe how it is worn.

Afterward, the workshop will continue with basic walking and movement techniques used in Japanese dance.

There will be two sessions, at 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Each session lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes. The door opens at 2:10PM for the event at 2:30PM & 5:10PM for the event at 5:30PM

If you have a yukata, please be sure to bring it.

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