Workshops | Kasuga Ondeko (Sado)
Since its first appearance in 2003, Kasuga Ondeko has been one of the festival's most popular workshops. A treat for both body and soul, come learn how to dance the quintescential Sado-Island traditional performing art, “Ondeko.” The workshop will focus on the basic “Osu Oni” (male demon) dance. If we have repeat participants, we will also be happy to organize an advanced session. On the same day after the workshop, join our special fringe event and spend the afternoon dancing the streets of Ogi in traditional festival style.
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Ryotsu Kasuga Onigumi
Since its foundation in 1932 by parishioners of the Kasuga Shrine, Ryotsu Kasuga Onigumi have performed every year at their annual festival on April 14, even during the war years. Since the mid 1960's, they have actively been involved with Kodomo Ondeko (Children's Demon Drumming). Today, those children have grown into the main adult force of Kasuga Onigumi. The dance has two main types, "male" and "female", as well as a dance used on special occasions called "Ito Tori," which is a mixture of the most difficult dances. With a basic 3-beat base rhythm, each drummer will show you his own drumming style.
Workshop Details
- Date:
- Aug. 16 (Sun) 9:45 - 12:15
- Venue:
- Rito Centre 3F
- Participation Fee:
- 3,000 yen
- Capacity:
- 40 people, ages 12 & over
- Instructor:
- Ryotsu Kasuga Onigumi
- Notes:
- Workshop conducted in Japanese only. Please dress in loose-fitting clothing suitable for dance. Skirts are not recommended.
