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Extraordinary dance group invited from Japan for Nisei Week, Aug, 22, 23

Daidengaku or extraordinary dance group from Japan. (Courtesy of the Japan Foundation)

The Japan Foundation Los Angeles invites an extraordinary dance group of daidengaku or traditional Japanese folk dance to Los Angeles to perform at Nisei Week in Little Tokyo on Aug. 23
 
For this occasion, the Japan Foundation will hold a fun workshop on Aug. 22 for those interested in learning this energetic and unique Japanese folk dance from the performers themselves.
 
No prior dance experience is necessary to participate. Some of the participants will even have the chance to wear authentic costumes and join the performers at Nisei Week, Aug. 23.
 
Saturday, Aug. 22, 1:00 PM
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
5700 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Admission: Free
RSVP Required: 
Click here to RSVP
 
Sunday, Aug. 23 in Little Tokyo
Daidengaku theatrical performance at JACCC Plaza: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Daidengaku street dance at First Street, as a program of Nisei Week Ondo and Closing Ceremony, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm.
Admission: Free
Open to the public
 

Shige Higashi
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