“Kyō no Kai” is an organization founded and headed by Kabuki actor Nakamura Gankyō (aka Bandō Hirohichirō). The mission of Kyō no Kai is to teach and promote various aspects of traditional Japanese culture with the emphasis on the performance art of Kabuki.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to learn Nihon Buyō (Japanese Classical dance)? Kyō no Kai is now offering “Virtual Okeiko” (lessons conducted virtually). Let’s keep our bodies and minds sharp as we overcome the coronavirus. If you are interested, please contact us!
Have you ever wondered what it is like to learn Nihon Buyō (Japanese Classical dance)? Kyō no Kai is now offering “Virtual Okeiko” (lessons conducted virtually). Let’s keep our bodies and minds sharp as we overcome the coronavirus. If you are interested, please contact us!
Have you ever wondered what it is like to learn Nihon Buyō (Japanese Classical dance)? Kyō no Kai is now offering “Virtual Okeiko” (lessons conducted virtually). Let’s keep our bodies and minds sharp as we overcome the coronavirus. If you are interested, please contact us!
Join us as Kyo no Kai presents our first Yukata Kai: Summer Dance Festival at the Centenary Church in Little Tokyo. This is an informal recital where students will perform in simple yukatas to highlight what they have learned in the past year. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
BY INVITATION ONLY
If you are interested in attending, please contact us via e-mail.
Please RSVP: bandoryuinfo@gmail.com
Join us as we celebrate Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific's Autumn Festival!
Please join us for an unforgettable performance highlighting emerging artists showcasing Japanese arts along with master artists. Emerging artists: Nakamura Gankyo (Japanese classical dance), Kuniharu Yoshida (Shodo), Walter Nishinaka (Taiko) and Brian Wong (Koto) along with honoring new natori Bando Kyoharumi. We are joined by master artists: Bando Ai (Japanese classical dance-Tokyo), Masachika Ichikawa (Costumer-Tokyo), Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto (Koto/shamisen-Oakland, Ca).
In addition, there will be a special name taking performance (natori hiro) by Los Angeles local, Cheryl Haruko Ikegami, who will be debuting as Bando Kyoharumi, a title granted by the late tenth headmaster of the Bando School of Japanese classical dance, Bando Mitsugoro.
Please click the following to purchase tickets: /shinsei-kai
Tickets purchased online will be held at Will Call on the day of the performance under the name that it was purchased. Please bring ID when picking tickets up.
Proudly offering private Japanese Classical Dance Practices at the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.
For more information please contact:
Melissa Kozono : mkozono@esgvjcc.org (626) 960-2566
Proudly offering private Japanese Classical Dance Practices at the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.
For more information please contact:
Melissa Kozono : mkozono@esgvjcc.org (626) 960-2566
Join us as we celebrate East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center's Aki Matsuri!
Nihon Buyo Classes at the Little Tokyo Centenary United Methodist Church.
Nihon Buyo Classes at the Little Tokyo Centenary United Methodist Church.
Nihon Buyo Classes at the Little Tokyo Centenary United Methodist Church.
Nihon Buyo Practice at the Little Tokyo Centenary United Methodist Church.
NSU Odori, under the direction of Bando Hirochiro, is proud to present its 3rd Spring Recital. Guest artists and masters will be joining the production to be held at UCLA. Admission is free.
Join us as two master artists conduct a rare behind the scenes workshop on Kabuki wigs and Costume. Workshop held at UCLA Royce Hall.
Come join us for an outdoor performance at this year's Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival!
Bando Ryu "Kyo no Kai" will be participating in the 20th Anniversary of Monterey Park's Cherry Blossom Festival.
Nikkei Student Union Odori, under the direction of Bando Hirohichiro, will present two numbers in the annual Culture Night Production to be held in Royce Hall.
Nakamura Gankyō and Bando Ryū "Kyo no Kai" will present Jiuta "Shochikubai". It is the first time it will be performed in the United States. Performers are: Nakamura Gankyo, Bando Kyoharumi, Jaymie Takeshita, Kristen Sadakane and Mie Maejima. They are joined with koto master Shirley Muramoto and master Brian Wong on shamisen.
