Experience Traditional Japanese Dance with Ume NakamurA

Presented by Japan Society of Northern California in collaboration with Theatre of Yugen

Dates & Time: January 25, 2025 @ 6PM

Venue: Theatre of Yugen’s NOHSpace (2840 Mariposa Street, SF)

Performer: Ume Nakamura (Nihonbuyō dancer)

Moderator: Michi Kaifu (CEO, Enotech Consulting & Co-Chair, Programming Committee of Japan Society of Northern California)

Nihon-buyō, a classical Japanese dance, seamlessly blends tradition and storytelling through graceful movement. This event offers an opportunity to witness a captivating performance by renowned dancer Ume Nakamura and engage in a fireside Q&A exploring a centuries-old art form and her family’s legacy. This is a great opportunity to appreciate this cultural treasure in both traditional and modern expressions.