Nihonbuyo Nishikawa-ryu: The Artistry of Odori
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Nihonbuyo Nishikawa-ryu: The Artistry of Odori was held on Friday, 2nd October and Saturday, 3rd October at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM). Organised by the Nishikawa Company, Asian Civilisations Museum, Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Kodama Brewing Company, the event brought a rare opportunity for all to experience.
Odori as known as Japanese traditional dance is an elegant form of art originated from the Edo period. The famed Nishikawa-Ryu is one of the largest and most respected classical Japanese dance companies, with over 160 years of involvement in Odor. They have since in 1945, organised the Nagoya Odori Festival – one of Japan’s oldest running show. |
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With remarkable repertoire of awe-inspiring dancers, the audience was dazzled by performances by Masako Nishikawa – third headmaster of the Nishikawa School and Kirk Nishikawa Dixon – Japan’s leading classical Japanese dancer and the next in succession as the headmaster of the Nishikawa-ryu.
The highlight of the event and the most talked about those nights by the audiences was ‘The Lion’ make-up demonstration by Kirk Nishikawa Dixon. The demonstration consisted of an utterly exclusive insight to his journey of Odori and the symbolisms of his maquillage. |
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Japan Creative Centre 4 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372 +65 6737 0434 / jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC Nearest parking at Orchard Hotel & Delphi Orchard |
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