Japanese Dance Class
It is an attractive lesson that allows you to gain a deeper understanding of traditional Japanese culture and acquire beautiful manners and expressiveness. You can experience the Japanese sense of beauty and sensibility. By practicing repeatedly, you can develop concentration and perseverance. You can also experience a sense of accomplishment in the process of working towards your goal. You can learn knowledge and manners that are useful in everyday life.

Japanese dance instructor: Kyokuyu Wakayagi
Since starting traditional Japanese dance at the age of three, for the last 40 years he has been training himself and teaching dance and manners as a young dancer.
He has gained experience in many performances and is actively involved in the promotion and tradition of the Sapporo Cultural Organization.
Received the Cultural Encouragement Award from the Japan Society of Cultural Affairs.
A
1st: Sunday, September 14th, Sapporo City Life Center, Theater Studio 1, 15:30-17:00
・Explanation of the dance ・Etiquette, how to use a fan, how to move your feet

2nd session: Sunday, October 26th, Nishi Ward Community Center, 15:30-17:00
・How to use a fan and how to move your feet
- Practice playing practice songs and matching them to the actual sounds

3rd session: Sunday, November 23, Yamanote Hall, 15:30-17:00
・How to use a fan and how to move your feet
- Practice playing practice songs and matching them to the actual sounds

4th session: Saturday, December 13th, Nishi Ward Community Center, 15:30-17:00
・How to use a fan and how to move your feet
- Practice playing practice songs and matching them to the actual sounds

5th session: Sunday, December 27th, Nishi Ward Community Center, 1:30pm-3:00pm
・How to use a fan and how to move your feet
- Practice playing practice songs and matching them to the actual sounds

6th session: Sunday, January 11, 2026, Yamanote Kaikan, 15:30-17:00
・How to use a fan and how to move your feet
- Practice playing practice songs and matching them to the actual sounds

B
1st session: Sunday, November 23rd, Yamanote Hall, 15:30-17:00
・How to put on a kimono, tie an obi, and fold a kimono
Second time
December 27th (Sunday) Nishi Ward Community Center Scheduled to run from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
・How to put on a kimono, tie an obi, and fold a kimono
3rd Time
Sunday, January 11, 2026 Yamanote Kaikan 15:30-17:00
・How to put on a kimono, tie an obi, and fold a kimono

Age range for participants
Age 5 ~ 2nd year high school student

Sponsored by Sapporo City Sapporo City Board of Education
Co-hosted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, 2025 Traditional Culture Parent-Child Classroom Program