Japanese traditional dance describes a number of Japanese dance styles with a long history and prescribed method of performance. Some of the oldest forms of traditional Japanese dance may be among those transmitted … See more

The origin of Noh mai can be traced back to as far as the fourteenth century. Noh mai is a dance that is done to music that is made by flutes and small hand drums called See more

There are a wide variety of folk dances in Japan. Folk dances are often the basis from which other dance forms developed. An example of a Japanese folk dance is the sparrow dance (雀踊り, suzume odori), a dance based upon the fluttering movements of the See more

Jiuta mai (地唄舞) (or kamigata mai) is a refined dance form that comes from the pleasure quarters in Osaka and Kyoto. The dance style is … See more

Kabuki (歌舞伎) is a classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate See more

Nihon buyō is different from most other traditional dances. It is intended for entertainment on stage. Nihon buyō is a refined dance that has been improved throughout four … See more

Bon odori is a type of folk dance performed during the Obon Festival. It was originally a dance to welcome the spirits of the dead. These … See more