Culmination Performance of Dance and Poetry of Japan Workshop

Join us for the Culmination Performance of Dance and Poetry of Japan Workshop!

When: June 24th, 11:00-12pm

Where: University Settlement's Neighborhood Center,

189 Allen St, New York, NY 10002

Admission: Free with Reservation

Dance and Poetry of Japan Workshop participants will present the Japanese classical dance, Yanagi no Wakaba (Young Leaves of Willows) and dances inspired by Haiku and Renku (linking verses). Special guest, Beth Griffith, vocalist, will join to accompany the dances. The program highlight is Sachiyo Ito’s work created for the Chinese community, titled Hiei Oroshi (Cold Wind from Mt. Hiei). Sung by Yong Jhong Jia from the Chinese Opera Theater, with the Japanese melody, is choreographed to selected poems from Shajin-Shu, the collection of poems by Chinese poetesses.

The presentation will conclude with dance improvisations on Haiku stanzas from the audience. Audiences are invited to bring their own Haiku.

Sachiyo Ito has conducted Free Dance and Poetry Workshop for the last 10 years at several senior centers in Manhattan. Seniors from various cultural backgrounds who share a love for and interest in Japanese culture have attended. The culmination concert showcases an example of artists’ efforts to unite the peoples of New York, known for its diversity in culture, ethnicity, and races. Following the program, there will be a reception with beverages and snacks.

The program will be followed by a reception with beverages and snacks.

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The Dance and Poetry of Japan Workshop is supported by SU-CASA administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council in partnership with the NYCity Department of Cultural Affairs.

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