Language Center

Nihongo Chat + J-Culture 日本語と英語の語学交換会

Monday, November 14th, 6-7:30 pm

Join Japanese-language students and native Japanese speakers at this informal gathering to practice Japanese and English! Anyone with some Japanese and English language experience is welcome to attend. For 30 minutes during our Nov. 14th meeting, special guest Sachiyo Ito will demonstrate Nihon Buyo, Japanese classical dance, and speak about Japanese dance as it relates to the language and culture of Japan. After the demonstration, we will move back to the usual activity of practicing conversational skills. Nihon Buyo (日本舞踊) originated in the 17th century (early Edo period) and has origins in Kabuki theater. The movement in this theatrical dance form are a means of storytelling, particularly of classical literary texts. Instruments such as the koto and shamisen

accompany the dance, as well as complex costumes and decorations. The word buyo comes from the words 舞 (mai) and 踊り (odori), which refer to two styles of Japanese dance. Mai is a style where the feet rarely leave the floor, whereas odori is a more energetic and less constrained dance, including larger movement, steps, and leaps.

RSVP required to language@japansociety.org or 212-715-1293.

Admission $5 (cash only), free for students with valid university I.D.; refreshments provided.

TheNihongoChat+J-Cultureseries

ispresentedinpartnershipwithNewYorkUniversity,HunterCollegeandTheNewSchool.ThisprogramisgenerouslysupportedbyTheJapanFoundation,LosAngeles.

For more classes and events at the Language Center, visit www.japansociety.org/language

Upcoming Dates:

Nihongo Chat Wed., Dec. 14

Schedule is subject to change; please visit website for details.

Photo credit: Larry Thompson