Kyō no Kai

“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.

Kyo no Kai's Yukata Kai: Summer Dance Festival
Jun
8
1:30 PM13:30

Kyo no Kai's Yukata Kai: Summer Dance Festival

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🌸✨ Join Us for Yukata Kai: A Summer Dance Festival! ✨🌸

Step into the magic of summer at Kyō no Kai’s Yukata Kai! Celebrate the season with the beauty of nihon buyō—traditional Japanese dance—in a joyful evening filled with music, vibrant yukata, and community spirit. Watch captivating performances that blend elegance and storytelling, and feel the rhythm of summer come alive! Whether you're new to Japanese dance or a longtime fan, this is your chance to experience tradition in motion.

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Virtual Okeiko
Apr
26
10:30 AM10:30

Virtual Okeiko

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!

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Virtual Okeiko
Apr
19
10:30 AM10:30

Virtual Okeiko

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!

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Virtual Okeiko
Apr
12
10:30 AM10:30

Virtual Okeiko

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!

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Bando Ryu: Kyo no Kai Yukata Kai- Summer Dance Festival
Jun
15
2:00 PM14:00

Bando Ryu: Kyo no Kai Yukata Kai- Summer Dance Festival

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

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Nov
4
2:00 PM14:00

Shinsei Kai (新星会)

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.

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ESGVJCC Okeiko
Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

ESGVJCC Okeiko

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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

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Jan
8
1:00 PM13:00

JACCC Kotohajime 2017

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.

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