UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 Start at 7:00PM
East Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Avenue at Scudder Avenue, Northport, NY)
Admission: Free
A lighth earted evening devoted to explore Japanese classical dance and its props. Dancers oftern hold their objects in their hands while dancing. The most oftern used is the fan, but there are a lot of other props, such as flowers on sticks, umbrellas, masks and hand puppets. There wil be a delightful running commentrary with demonstrations, and time for questions for the audience! This event is organized by Northport Arts Coalition.
PAST EVENTS
2009
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
The Nathaniel Witherell, Greenwich, CT
An afternoon cultural program of Japanese classical dance performances and kimono kitsuke demonstrations for the senior citizens in the rehabilitation and nursing house.
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 4:30-6:30PM
Japanese restaurant ICHIE (53 West 106th Street) in Harlem, NYC
Yukata kitsuke and a short Japanese classical dance demo at the cross cultural party that focuses on Japanese language, food, and culture.
Monday, September 21st, 2009
THEA 101.00 Intro to Theatre
Lecture/demo on Japanese classical dance in the comparison of male and female styles and symbolism used in the choreography.
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 11:00Am-4:00PM Rain or Shine
The World Peace Sanctuary, Amenia, NY (in Dutchess County)
The program took place under the canopy of 100 year old walnut grove, amidst 154 acres of nature. Hosted by The World Peace Prayer Society.
August 8th-11th, 2009
Marriott Marquis, New York, NY
IchiFuji-kai operated a Japanese classical dance booth by displaying stage costumes at the exhibit hall.
Asian Aemrican Heritage Festival
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhala, NY
Open-air stage performance
ISHI CONDOS Opening Reception
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Ishi Condos (542 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238)
Congratulatory dance performances at the newly opened condominium in Prospect Heights.
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 12:00Noon-5:00PM
Turnure Park in White Plains, NY
Open-air stage performance
Long Island Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 12:00 Noon - 5:30PM
Stony Brook University, SUNY, Chrles B. Wang Center
Stage performance
Class lecture/demonstration and workshop
March 18th, 2009
Marymount Manhattan College, NYC
Lecture/demonstration and workshop for Advanced Studies in Theatre: Japanese Theatre class
A Spring Celebration of Japanese Classical Dance
March 8th, 2009
Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College, NYC
IchiFuji-kai's full-length staged performance co-produced by Graduate Theatre Club and Undergraduate Student Activity Fund
2008
Japan Arts Matsuri (JAM) 2008 -Talent Night
November 15th and 16th, 2008
Polish-Slavic Center, Greenpoint in Brooklyn, NY
Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) Conference
July 31st - August 3rd, 2008
Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver, CO
Paid workshop, “Applying Kabuki Make up: The Basic Male and Female Face”
Black Ships Festival 2008
July 17th -20th, 2008
Newport, RI
Performances in the governor’s gala party and workshop/demonstrations in Brick Market
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival 2008
May 4th, 2008
Turnure Park, White Plains, NY
Long Island Cherry Blossom Festival
April 26th, 2008
Stony Brook University, SUNY, NY
Japanese Classical Dance Workshop
April 6th, 2008
Hunter College, NYC
Two hours intensive workshop offering beginners and advanced beginners levels
NAC Wednesdays by Northport Arts Coalition
March 12th, 2008
Northport library in Long Island, NY
IchiFuji-kai’s full-length performance
2007
Class lecture, demonstrations and workshop
October 29th, 2007
Marymount Manhattan College, NYC
Lecture, demonstrations and workshop for Advanced Studies in Theatre: Japanese Theatre class
Universal Peace Day
August 5th, 2007
BandShell at Central Park in Manhattan
Performance in the annual universal peace day commemorating atomic bomb of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, organized by New York Buddhist Church
Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) 2007 Conference
July 26th-29th, 2007
Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA
Performances in the 20th anniversary party of Association of Asian Performance focus group
Black Ships Festival 2007
July 19th-22th, 2007
Newport, RI
Performance in the governor’s gala party and the opening for taiko drum festival. Demonstration and workshop at Brick Market
Class lecture/demonstration
June 28th, 2007
Hunter College, NYC
Short lecture/demonstration for Intro to Theatre class
The National League of American Pen Women Artists Luncheon Party
June 5th, 2007
George Washington Manor, Roslyn, NY
Performances in the luncheon party of NLAPW, the organization for professional women artists, writers and composers
Geisha modeling in Japan Day @ Central Park
June 3rd, 2007
Central Park in Manhattan
Modeling in Geisha style costume at Canon’s digital booth
Asian American Heritage Festival
May 26th, 2007
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, NY
Performances in the largest Asian American Heritage Festival in Westchester county
Basics of Kabuki Makeup
May 23rd, 2007
Hunter College Graduate Student Lounge, NYC
Kabuki makeup workshop for the graduate students, provided with traditional makeup materials brought from Japan
Mahopac Cherry Blossom Festival 2007
May 12th, 2007
Yasuragi Center, Mahopac, NY
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival 2007
May 6th, 2007
Turnure Park, White Plains, NY
Long Island Cherry Blossom Festival 2007
May 5th, 2007
Stony Brook University, NY
An Afternoon of Kabuki Dance
March 18, 2007
Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College, NYC
IchiFuji-kai’s full-length performance co-produced by Graduate Theatre Club
Japanese Classical Dance Workshop
February 4th, 2007
Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale, NY
A practical dance workshop participated by 22 Long Island residents
2006
Japan Arts Matsuri (JAM) 2006
November 11th and 12th, 2006
Alvin Ailey in Manhattan
IchiFuji-kai presented Yukata & Dance workshop with 20 participants
Class lecture/demonstration
October 25th, 2006
Hunter College, NYC
Short lecture demonstrating styles of Japanese classical dance for Intro to Theatre class
Black Ships Festival 2006
July 21st-23rd, 2006
Newport, RI
The festival produced by Japan-America Society of Rhode Island to commemorate the historic achievement of Commodore Matthew C. Perry. Performance in governor’s gala and for the opening of Taiko drum festival. Workshop at Brick Market
Asian Arts Festival
July 16th, 2006
Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem, NY
Japanese Traditional Dance Lecture
May 23rd, 2006
Jackson Annex School, Hemstead, NY
Lecture/demonstrations for 1-3 grade students
The Asian Festival 2006
May 20th, 2006
Port Washington Library in Long Island, NY
The festival featuring Asian culture and performing arts
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival
May 7th, 2006
Tibbits Park, White Plains, NY
World of the Geisha
April 28th, 2006
Long Island University, Brookvill, NY
Slide lecture/demonstrations about Geisha and dance, organized by International Student Office of LIU
Japan Arts Matsuri Spring (JAMS) 2006
April 18th, 2006
Lycee Francais de New York in Manhattan
The festival and performances specially held for the students of Lycee Francais de New York and opened to public for the evening shows
World of the Geisha
April 6th, 2006
Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College, NYC
Slide lecture/demonstrations held for Hunter College students and professors, organized by Graduate Theatre Club
World of the Geisha
March 3rd, 2006
Hutton House, Long Island University, Brookvill, NY
Presented as a part of The Hutton House Lecture series
World of the Geisha
February 3rd, 2006
Garden City Library in Long Island, NY
Slide lecture/demonstration about the “Flower and Willow” world of Japanese Geisha
2005
Japan Arts Matsuri (JAM) 2005
November 11th and 12, 2005
Polish-Slavic Center, Greenpoint in Brooklyn, NY
On stage performances and off stage demonstrations focusing how to use a dance fan
Kabuki Dance Performance
November 6rd, 2005
Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College, NYC
IchiFuji-kai’s full-length performances co-produced by Graduate Theatre Club
Kabuki Dance Workshop
October 16th, 2005
Hunter College, NY
Two-hour intensive workshop for graduate and undergraduate students
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival
May 8th, 2005
Tibbits Park, White Plains, NYC
Japanese Traditional Dance Lecture
March 9th, 2005
P.S. 32 The Gifford School, Staten Island, NY
Lecture/demonstrations for third grade students
2004
Isabella House Holiday Celebration
December 13th, 2004
Isabella House in Manhattan
Performances for Christmas dinner party of Isabella House, non-profit nursing home for elderly
An Afternoon of Japanese Classical Dance
September 26th, 2004
The Lighthouse Theatre in Manhattan
IchiFuji-kai’s full-length performance as a part of US-JAPAN 150 Years of relationship celebration