ABSTRACT

First published in 2005. A complete introduction to traditional Japanese dance, this text will delight readers with its lively descriptions and beautiful illustrations. Covering subjects including dance varieties, Kabuki dance, modern dance movements based on Kabuki dance and the influence of Western dance, this book will undoubtedly be of interest to travellers, dancers and anyone curious about the culture of Japan.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|13 pages

Varieties of Present-day Dance Forms

chapter 1|6 pages

Varieties of the Kabuki Dance

chapter 3|6 pages

The Stage for the Kabuki Dance

chapter 4|3 pages

Presenting the Dramatic Dance

chapter 5|4 pages

The Kabuki Actor as Dancer

chapter 6|4 pages

Choreographers and Their Schools

chapter 8|5 pages

The Geisya Dance

chapter 1|4 pages

Movements Based upon the Kabuki Dance