THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Due to the coronavirus quasi-state of emergency that will be in place from January 21st until February 13th, we have unfortunately had to postpone this event until March 12th.
We apologize for this inconvenience. If you purchased a ticket, please contact us via [email protected].
Dance Practice Livestream
DATE : TUESDAY DECEMBER 21ST
TIME : 16:00 - 17:00
Tune into the Tokyo Creative Instagram account to watch as several members of the TC team are put through their paces and taught all of the dance moves required for the big event on March 12th!
This livestream promises to be loads of fun but also educational as we learn all about the Awa-Odori dance.
Tokyo Koenji Awaodori Dance Event
DATE : SATURDAY MARCH 12TH
On Saturday, March 12th, we will be dancing in the Awa-Odori traditional Japanese dance event. If you are based in Tokyo you can come and watch by purchasing one of the 20 available tickets.
This event is strictly limited to 20 spaces, to purchase a ticket, please click the button below:
About Awa-Odori
Awa-Odori is a traditional dance, originally from Shikoku Island's Tokushima and has a history spanning over 400 years.
There are two main types of dance - the "men's dance" (which many females participate in too) that is deeply bent at the waist and low to the ground, and then, the "ladies dance" which is done on raised geta sandals wearing braided hats. Fundamentally, the dance is simple, you only need to raise your hands and lead with the same hand and foot as you move forward. Despite its simple nature, teams, known as "ren" create and develop their own unique performances. One aspect of Awa-Odori's charm is the rich variety and dazzling performances that have grown from this simple dance.
Awa-Odori in Koenji, Tokyo first began in 1957 as a festival to revitalize the small shopping streets throughout the town. Over the years the festival has grown and now over 10,000 dancers and over a 1,000,000 spectators come making it the festival that represents the charms of Tokyo's summer. The Tokyo Koenji Awaodori is held every year on the last weekend of August.
Event Location & Details
Date : SATURDAY, March 12th, 2021
Time : 15:30
Location : Za Koenji
Address : 2-1-2 Koenjikita, Suginami City, Tokyo
For more information on this event, please feel free to email us via [email protected].