Japanese Dances are over 1,500 years old, whose ancient form is strictly preserved.

In Japan there are many native dances, like famers dances, dances of fishermen, and lions dances.

In Japan, the words mai or odori are used in all their dances; however, the two words do not mean the same.

Mai Talks about a soft kind of dancing focusing on the movement of the hands.

Odori talks about the dancing focusing on swift movements of the feet.

Bagako is the oldest Japanese dance.

Noh- is a stage play that uses slow movements and is associated with a dance.

Noh- The dance includes a vocal presentation with music by an orchestra that uses string and percussion instruments.

Noh- In noh every movement has a meaning. The dancers used masks and attractive costumes.

Kabuki- traditional Japanese popular drama with singing and dancing performed in a highly stylized manner.

Kabuki- the costumes used in kabuki is beautifully designed. The facial makeup and the stage are designed for a more colorful and dramatic performance.

Kabuki- the Kabuki is performed by male performers portraying roles of both sexes.

Geisha- is the most popular dance in Japan. This dance is performed for nobles.

Geisha- The movements are graceful and the costumes are beautiful.

The parasol Dance is a very colorful and easy dance for girls. It is customary for Japanese girls to use an umbrella, rain or shine.

Costume a bright kimono, bright colored flowers on the hair, a Japanese parasol, and a Japanese wooden shoes.

Music compose of 3 parts: A, B, and c. It is the same music used in Mikado.

Count one, two (measure) /One, two, three, four (2 measure)

Formation The dancers are in groups of four facing the audience.

Formation The open parasol is held with both hands over the head, the handle in chest level.

Formation The dancers stand about four feet away from each other. One to any number of groups may take part in this dance.