- Ｑ:What is the difference between Nihon-Buyo and Jiuta-mai? What is the defference between Jiutam-mai and Kamigata-mai?
- Nihon-Buyo is evolved from Kabuki dance, mainly developed in Edo, and called "Odori". Jiuta-mai is evolved in Japanese room of high societies dance, mainly developed in Kyoto-Osaka area, and called "Mai". Nihon-buyou is based on which in the big stage, Jiuta-mai is based on which in Japanese room. These make much difference between Nihon-buyou and Jiuta-mai.
- When we dance with "Jiuta", which is played by professional musicians in Kyoto-Osaka area, it's called "Jiuta-mai". Other side, when we dance with "Kamigatauta", which is popular in towns in Kyoto-Osaka area, it's referred to as "Kamigata-mai". When you call them together, it is called "Zashiki-mai".
Ｑ: I have no Yukata. Can I attend the class?
- Free rental Yukata is available. Please offer at the time of reservation.
- In that case, please prepare your underwear for Yukata and Tabi.
- Ｑ: I cannot bring my Yukata, because I will go the class after my work.
- There is a shelf where you can put your training clothes.
- Most students wrap it in a Furoshiki.
- Ｑ: I have Yukata, but I can't wear by myself.
- We will help you to wear. Bring your Yukata, Obi and articles.
- You can wear Yukata by yourself after several times. We can help you to wear Kimono, also.
- Ｑ：Let me know what I shall prepare to wear Yukata.
- If you can, please prepare "a pair of white Tabi", "Yukata", "Obi for Yukata", two "Strings", "Datejime-string", "Underwear(Chemise or Juban) " and "Suteteko (Long Underpants)".
- But, at first, you can practice without "Suteteko".
- Ｑ: Can I Attend wearing Kimono?
- Of course. Appear with your favorite.
- Ｑ: Do you have Age Limitation？
- We have no limitation. But, if your age is under 12, please advise me.
- Ｑ: I am ancsious about economic matter becase I heard that traditional lesson costs high.
- Lesson Fee, Ougi for lesson(10,500yen) and appearing small performace fee (once per year, around 15,000yen) are all.
- So, no other cost will be required, i.e. purchasing Kimono, Obligation of relationship...etc.
- All students could concentrate his or her lesson for long period without any inconvenient.
- After several years, if you want, we can prepare the opportunity to perform on stage at Theater.
- When your skill is well advanced, we will allow the title "natori".
- If you have additional request, we will procede hearing your hope.
