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Young Audiences of North Texas

Japanese Kabuki: Master Class with Kent Williams
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Community/Fam.

Description
Kent offers a very exciting way to bring a traditional and popular Japanese art form to your classroom. Students explore the history of Kabuki theatre while learning the basic movement techniques of the samurai (male) and onnagata (female), wearing kimono costumes, and learning to use the hand fan, dramatically popping them open one-handed. In this hands-on experience all students have the opportunity to dramatize a short section of a traditional Japanese folktale, such as Momotaro (The Peach Boy) or Issun Boshi (The One Inch Boy) using hand fans and donning kimonos. Time permitting, Kent will demonstrate kumadori, the kabuki makeup, on a couple of willing volunteers (washable, of course!).

Students Will
  • learn basic Japanese Kabuki movement techniques.
  • portray traditional kabuki characters in a Kabuki mini-scene.
  • study the history of Japanese kabuki dance theater.
  • wear kimono costumes.
  • try out hand fans and learn traditional kabuki fan flair

Details
Dates: Open
Times: Open
Duration: 60 minutes
School Fee: $150. Supply fee of $2.00 per student
Minimum Attendance: 5
Maximum Attendance: 50
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: This class should take place in a large classroom or auditorium. Call Young Audiences for specific details
Other Information:

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To schedule call YA Program Department at 214-520-9988 or visit our website http://www.yanorthtexas.org/ArtBiz
Deadline: Minimum of three weeks prior to requested program date.
Cancellation Policy: A program is confirmed when you receive your contract by mail, fax, or email. Should illness, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances prevent the program taking place as scheduled, Young Audiences will offer the option of rescheduling or using a substitute artist. Programs canceled by a school or community presenter after confirmation are subject to full payment. A $25 rescheduling fee will be charged if a schedule change is requested after a program has been confirmed.
After School Policy: A teacher or afterschool employee must remain with class at all times.

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