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Kiyomoto-Katsuo-Uri-performed-by-Bando-Hiromiya

Kiyomoto Katsuo Uri performed by Bando Hiromiya
Photo: Toyo Miyatake

Nagauta Horai performed by Wakayagi Ayame

Nagauta Horai performed by Wakayagi Ayame
Photo: Toyo Miyatake

Kiyomoto Wakatake performed by Hanayagi Kiyoka

Kiyomoto Wakatake performed by Hanayagi Kiyoka
Photo: Toyo Miyatake

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Kiyomoto Onnatayu performed by Wakayagi Rinsen
Photo: Toyo Miyatake

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Nagauta Urashima performed by Sanjo Kanfuji
Photo: Toyo Miyatake

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Nagauta Kurokami performed by Bando Hidesomi
Photo: Toyo Miyatake

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Nagauta Nagare performed by Azuma Kikusue, Azuma Hisatsuma, Azuma Harusuma, Azuma Kiyosuma, Azuma Kikuemi
Photo: Toyo Miyatake

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Nihon Buyo Kai 2023-group
Photo: Toyo Miyatake

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2022 Bunka-Sai, students of Bando Hiromiya from the Mai No Kai Studio
photo: Torrance Sister City Association/L. Kranz

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2022 Bunka-Sai, students of Bando Hiromiya from the Mai No Kai Studio
photo: Torrance Sister City Association/L. Kranz

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2022 Bunka-Sai, students of Bando Hiromiya from the Mai No Kai Studio
photo: Torrance Sister City Association/L. Kranz

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Wakayagi Kiyoka performs “Hakata Obi” at the 2022 Bunka-Sai

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2022 Bunka-Sai, student of Bando Hiromiya from the Mai No Kai Studio
photo: Torrance Sister City Assn/L. Kranz

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2022 Bunka-Sai, student of Bando Hiromiya from the Mai No Kai Studio
photo: Torrance Sister City Assn/L. Kranz

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Bando Hidesomi presents a mini-lecture on Nihon buyo stage props at the 2022 Bunka-Sai photo: Terri Maeda

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Bando Hidesomi presents a mini-lecture on Nihon buyo stage props at the 2022 Bunka-Sai photo: Terri Maeda

Performers at "An Afternoon of Japanese Dance: Performance with Lecture/Demonstration October 19, 2019

Performers Koken program Oct 2019

Performers at “An Afternoon of Japanese Dance: Performance with Lecture/Demonstration on the Koken (Stage Assistant) October 19, 2019 (L-R) Wakayagi Kana (Announcer), Wakayagi Rinsen, Wakayagi Kiyoka, Guest Artist Bando Toshitaro – Japan, Bando Hidesomi, Azuma Kikusue, Kouichiro Takano (Bando Kai Office-Tokyo)

Bando Toshitaro prepares dancer Bando Hidesomi for her performance in the classic dance, “Fujimusume.”

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October 2019 – In his role as Koken (dancer’s stage assistant), guest artist/lecturer Bando Toshitaro prepares dancer Bando Hidesomi for her performance as a wisteria maiden in the classic dance, “Fujimusume.” Photo: Albert Lien

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October 2019 – Guest lecturer from Japan, Bando Toshitaro, explaining various props used in classical dances. Photo: Albert Lien

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October 2019 – Bando Toshitaro explains the on-stage quick costume change (“hikinuki”) that he will perform during the performance of “Fujimusume.” Photo: Albert Lien