*Cancellation*
Sayon Camara was unable to get a visa to enter Japan, so we have had to cancel the concert, as well as the Awa Odori tour. Rakuon-ren will dance as usual. We’re very sorry for any inconvenience.
Awa Odori + African = Awarican!
Come dance Awa Odori with the Rakuon-ren dance team. We’ll have a rehearsal before we hit the streets, so even first-timers don’t have to fret.
Take a look at last year’s event on youtube.
A drum team, a dance team, and a singing team make up the group.

(When) August 12 – 14
(Where) Kamiyama Skiland Hotel
(Participation Fee)
(Accommodation) 12,000 yen (Includes two nights at the Skiland Hotel, with dinner, breakfast, and a late night snack (dancing is hungry work!))
Bus to and from Tokushima City: 2,000 yen
Dance Team Fee: 3,000 yen (Includes logo print fee)

Schedule
August 12
Learn the basics of Awa Odori
11:00 – 12:30　Music Lessons
15:00 – 18:00　Dance Practice with Musical Accompaniment
20:00 – Party

August 13 – 14
Awa Odori Experience Tour
First, watch, feel, and enjoy Awa Odori!
The Miyagis will guide everyone in an Awa Odori adventure.
11:00 – Breakfast
13:00 – 15:00　Practice
16:30 – Dinner
17:30 – Depart for Tokushima City (to dance)
22:30 – Depart for Kamiyama Skiland Hotel
Late night snack after arriving back at Skiland Hotel

(Instructors)

Mariko Miyagi (Dance experience: 35 years!)
A member of the famous “Tensui-ren” dance group. Lots of stage experience as the “flower-style” dancer.
Mariko will teach the men’s and women’s dances in the famous dance group style.

Hisanori Miyagi (Dance Experience: 30 years)
“Just put your arms up, move your legs, and that’s Awa Odori!” Yes, there are as many styles of Awa Odori as there are dancers. You can enjoy lots of different styles! And most importantly, enjoy yourself!! The tricks for getting caught up in the dancing, and getting others caught up in it too! Hisa will teach how to enjoy Awa Odori without any fancy choreography or intricate moves. It’s street style!

Other Events:

Sayon Camara Concert (Cancelled)
Drumming from Guinea!
August 16 at 2pm at Fureai Koen in behind Kamiyama Onsen (held at the Kaizen Center in the event of rain)
Make sure you come prepared to deal with the hot weather with water, a hat, and sunscreen! Watch out for heatstroke! There will be some drinks and food for sale onsite as well as a creek to go paddling in.
Entry: 2000 yen

For more information about any of these events, contact Rakuon Rakujitsu
tel/fax: 088-636-7288
mobile: 090-3989-8743
mail: raku-raku@shirt.ocn.ne.jp