Nihon-Buyô is the traditional art of dance and mime in Japan, which appeared in the Edo period (early 17th century) from older traditions. While Noh theater and Kabuki have always been reserved for men (who also performed female roles), Nihon-Buyô is accessible to everyone, women and men, even if this art is particularly associated with the style of dance performed by geishas. This is a very complex dance involving techniques combining the use of the fan, the parasol and certain specific accessories.
Nihon-Buyô allows everyone to practice all traditional Japanese dance choreographies, whether from Noh, Kabuki or folk dance.
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The Nihon-Buyô takes its source in the ancestral Japanese dance, which was based on incantations, to invoke the spirits of the dead, and prayers for the rest of the souls. This dance consists of the following three elements:
MAÏ, which means to turn around
ODRI, which means to jump
FURI, which means mimicking gestures representing everyday life or a social condition.
These definitions of maï, odori and furi correspond to the original meaning. Nowadays, all three are used in Nihon-Buyô codes.
Nihon-Buyô schools in Japan follow a pyramidal structure: the "Natori" (professional dancer diploma) is the first grade, then comes the "Shihan" (teaching diploma). The "Iemoto" (honorary title) is held by a single person, founder of the school.
Juju ALISHINA was trained in "Fujiwaka" school and passed Natori and Shihan. She founded her dance school and has been creating and teaching in France since 1998.