Free Yosakoi Dance Workshop
(Limited to 3 Sessions Only)

Yosakoi dance is now a big hit all over Japan. The traditional & modern-mixed dance, performed in Japanese kimono, is gorgeous and has won the hearts of many young people. To bring Yosakoi to the world, Hinano Araida came to New York. She is a first-year student of Columbia University graduate program. Unlike other traditional performing arts, Yosakoi mixes other dance elements like hip-hop movements making it more energetic and enjoyable for people with contemporary tastes.

JPA is proud to support a new activity by Ms. Hinano Araida and her enthusiastic vision to spread Japanese Culture through Yosakoi.

All workshop sessions were completed!   Thank you for participating!

FREE YOSAKOI DANCE WORKSHOP WITH MR. KAI YOSHIDA (CHOREOGRAPHER FROM JAPAN) & HINANO ARAIDA (ORGANIZER)

Anyone who would enjoy a traditional & modern-mixed dance is welcome!!

This summer, Hinano is inviting a choreographer, Mr. Kai Yoshida from Japan, and organizing a workshop for people in New York to dance is to gain the recognition of Yosakoi among New Yorkers including the Japanese community in New York.

The workshop’s choreography will be mixed with hip-hop, energetic movement. The workshop will be free for all three sessions and accept up to twelve participants per session.  It is open for everyone regardless of the past dance experience, so please feel free to apply. We will contact you on a first-come, first-served basis.

If interested, you may also join the lunch after the workshop to have fun with the participants. The lunch after the exercise should taste great! The class will be held both in Japanese and English, and the instructor will make sure that everyone can understand and enjoy the workshop session.

Depoist Required：This free workshop is a rare opportunity accepting up to 12 people per workshop session. In order to secure each workshop spot and not to waste any, $10 deposit will be required (via Paypal) for those 12 persons selected for each workshop session. (Note: If you are taking two sessions the deposit will be $20. For three sessions, $30) $10 deposit will be returned upon actual participation in the session.

About Cancellation:  In case of cancellation, please email Hinano Araida at least 4 days prior to the actual date(s) of the event so we can include other dancers from the wait list to take the spot, and we can retun your deposit. Cancellation email sent 3 days or less prior to the actual session day of your booking will result in no return of the deposit. (e.g. If the session you booked is on the 28th, the deposit can be refunded if the cancellation happens before the 25th. [i.e. the 24th or before; the 25th not included])

If you are interested in joining the workshop, send us the application form.  The button below accesses the form.