Japanese Traditional Dance: Then, Now and Beyond

*Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Thursday, October 8, 2009* In these two lectures, "Senrei Nishikawa":http://www.senrei-nishikawa.com/ will present and compare four types of Japanese dance—Noh theater, dance odori, dance Mai, and the creation of Senrei—all inspired by a folk story dating from the 11th century, _Dôjôji_. As part of the demonstration, Senrei will perform her dance, _Song of the Birds_. *Senrei Nishikawa* is a dancer, choreographer and artistic director. Born in Kyoto, Senrei began to study Japanese traditional dance at the age of four. She has earned the degree of SHIHAN (the master of dance) as an accomplished dancer. Senrei has been performing since 1987, creating whole productions including scripts, construction, direction, scenography, music, and dance. Her style is full of high spirit and modern sensitivity, and goes far beyond traditional Japanese performances. *Time & Location:* *Tuesday, October 6, 2009* 7:30 pm UC Berkeley International House (I-House) Chevron Auditorium 2299 Piedmont Avenue Berkeley, CA ["map":http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Berkeley&state=CA&address=2299+Piedmont+Avenue+] For ticket and event information, please contact I-House at (510) 642-9460. *Thursday, October 8, 2009* 7:00 pm Asian Art Museum Samsung Hall 200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA ["map":http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=200+larkin+street+san+francisco+ca&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=200+Larkin+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94102&gl=us&ei=mdCzSpXTMYTysgOTmryeDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1] For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit the "Asian Art Museum’s website":http://www.museumtix.com/venue/program.asp?pvt=aam&vid=638&pid=3146278&code or contact them at (415) 581-3500. These events are sponsored by "The Japan Foundation":http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/ with support from the "Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco":http://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/. _This is a co-sponsored event; the admission prices are at the discretion of the event host and the Japan Society cannot guarantee membership discounts. Guest passes issued by the Japan Society will not be accepted._ Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Thursday, October 8, 2009 In these two lectures, <a href="http://www.senrei-nishikawa.com/">Senrei Nishikawa</a> will present and compare four types of Japanese dance—Noh theater, dance odori, dance Mai, and the creation of Senrei—all inspired by a folk story dating from the 11th century, Dôjôji. As part of the demonstration, Senrei will perform her dance, Song of the Birds. Senrei Nishikawa is a dancer, choreographer and artistic director. Born in Kyoto, Senrei began to study Japanese traditional dance at the age of four. She has earned the degree of SHIHAN (the master of dance) as an accomplished dancer. Senrei has been performing since 1987, creating whole productions including scripts, construction, direction, scenography, music, and dance. Her style is full of high spirit and modern sensitivity, and goes far beyond traditional Japanese performances. Time & Location: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 7:30 pm UC Berkeley International House (I-House) Chevron Auditorium 2299 Piedmont Avenue Berkeley, CA <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Berkeley&state=CA&address=2299+Piedmont+Avenue+">map</a> For ticket and event information, please contact I-House at (510) 642-9460. Thursday, October 8, 2009 7:00 pm Asian Art Museum Samsung Hall 200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=200+larkin+street+san+francisco+ca&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=200+Larkin+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94102&gl=us&ei=mdCzSpXTMYTysgOTmryeDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1">map</a> For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit the <a href="http://www.museumtix.com/venue/program.asp?pvt=aam&vid=638&pid=3146278&code">Asian Art Museum’s website</a> or contact them at (415) 581-3500. These events are sponsored by <a href="http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/">The Japan Foundation</a> with support from the <a href="http://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/">Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco</a>. This is a co-sponsored event; the admission prices are at the discretion of the event host and the Japan Society cannot guarantee membership discounts. Guest passes issued by the Japan Society will not be accepted.

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