IZENA-no-KAI

The dance company IZENA-no-KAI was established in 1988, and since then, we have been performing number of stages in Japan for conveying the culture, tradition and attraction of Okinawa which was called Ryukyu and Amami islands. Now it is based in Tokyo, however our performance is not only domestic but worldwide. Since 2001, we have been on stage in the United States, Taiwan, Finland, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia and Greece. Our choreography is highly appreciated for being classical and magnificent, as well as being creative. Our company is proud of its talents in dancers and its brilliance in stage. Now we are all very active for introducing our exciting and attractive dance culture of Okinawan and Amami islands to all over the world.

〜　Dance　Performances　〜

1.Yotsutake

A　epresentative　classical　dance　performed　on　festive　occasions.　Performers　dance　in　a　group　wearing　tropical-colored　hanagasa　hats,BINGATA　costumes　and　four　bamboo　castanets　in　their　hands,　making　this　number　the　most　visually　captivating　item.

2.Kagiyadefu

The　most　well　known　classical　dance,　often　performed　as　an　opening　number　on　festive　occasions　and　performed　as　the　first　program　for　the　monarchy　during　the　Ryukyu　Kingdom　era.　The　dance　expresses　life`s　joyous　moments　as　a　flower　about　to　bloom.

3.WAKASHU　UDUI

Originally　performed　by　boys　at　the　age　of　15　and　16,　the　dance Celebrates　a　promising　start　of　life　and　conveys　hope　and　success throughout　the　coming　years.　Accompanied　by　flutes　and　drums,　performers　dance　on　stage　with　grace.　The　choreography　with　their　fans　is　a　distinctive　feature　not　seen　in　other　dances.  

4.Mirukumunari

when　people　had　a　plentiful　harvest.　They　thanked　god　for　the　blessing　with　offerings.　and　enjoyed　themselves　with　drinks　and　dances.

5.Jyugoyanagari

Jyugoya is a night with a full moon. Welcome young boys who return home and there  is a cheerful atmosphere in the village. The movements of girls’ hand which they pray the prosperity of village is very impressive.

6．Hatomabushi

Only four kilometers in circumference, Hatomajima Island is a tiny island in the Yaeyama Islands group. There were no paddy fields, so people had to commute by boat to neighboring Iriomotejima island and work there for getting farm products. The dance features the islanders’ joy and appreciation for a rich harvest.

7．Asatoyayunta

Asatoyayunta　is　a　Okinawan　folk　song.The　dance　and　song　are　loved　by　Okinawans.

8．Mamidoma

This dance is representing men and women farm workers scene under the glared Sun.Enjoy unique expression simple, frank and open exchange between men and women.

9．Kuitya

This dance is traditional round dance in Miyakojima Island. Kui means voice and Chameans fitting.

10．Hanagusuku

This　is　a　new　original　 dance　of　Izena-no-kai,　using　Japanese　Sensu.

11.PARANKU

This　is　a　new　original　 dance　of　Izena-no-kai,　using　Japanese　Sensu. This　is　very　rtythmical！We`ll　play　an　instrument　named　pa-ran-ku　as　we　dance.

12.Kachasi

a href="https://izenanokai.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Kachasi.jpg">Kachasi This dance is always performed at the end of happy party or banquet in Okinawa. Let’s dance with us !

13.Eisa

“Eisa” is an traditionaldance performed during the Bon festival, a three-day observance in Okinawa when ancestor spirit visit their families in the living world. Please enjoy three our original Eisa. Parlarku is traditional drum in Okinawa.

14.Hana

Hana Okinawa　is　such　a　beautiful　island　of　semi-tropical　climate. Flowers　are　blooming　all　year　round.　The　song　we`ll　dance　to　sings　about　this　besutiful　Okinawa.　The　song　is　one　of　the　favorite　of　Japanese　people.

15.Izena－no－ kai　original　song

This　is　one of　our　original　song　and　our　last　number.

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