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Culture
2021.02.07
In January 2021, Chisato Otomo Design Co., Ltd. started an online Japanese dance course in English, French, German, and Spanish using Udemy, an online learning platform for countries around the world.
First of all, as the first step, the introductory “Bon Odori Course” has been distributed since January 2021.
＞The first introductory edition “Bon Odori Course”
The “Bon Odori Course”, which has been released this time, is an introduction to Chisato Otomo’s online Japanese dance course.
In the future, we will start lessons on geisha dance, shosagoto dance, and folk dance, which are popular with foreigners.
We change the kimono every time, explain the kimono and songs, shoot the dance from three directions, and give detailed lectures on the angles of the feet, face, and hands.
The main screen has been flipped so that it is easy to dance by imitating it as if you were looking in the mirror.
■ Contents of the first introductory “Bon Odori Course”
Tokyo Ondo
Tankō Bushi
Dancing hero
Cacao chocolate ondo
Tokyo will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021 and will be visited by athletes and spectators from all over the world.
Chisato Otomo, a Japanese dance instructor, wants to dance Bon Odori together, not only for those who have visited Japan from overseas, but also for those who are watching through TV or computer screens.
The Bon Odori Festival is not just a dance party, but a requiescats to enjoy with your ancestors. If people all over the world know the emotional heart of Japan and can act to really care for the other person more than themselves, the new coronavirus will be converged.
Let’s cherish the time spent at home and dance Bon Odori together!
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