Dance Seminars | TAKARABUNE Pioneering Rebels Reshape the Globe
Takarabune: Revolutionizing the World of Traditional Japanese Dance
Takarabune, a pioneering dance company, is challenging the boundaries between tradition and contemporary art with their innovative and passionate performances of Awaodori, a 400-year-old Japanese dance.
Founded by Akira Yonezawa, a native of Tokushima Prefecture, the birthplace of Awaodori, Takarabune has been at the forefront of the dance community since 2009, when they became the first to take Awaodori into a club for a one-man live show. Since then, they have performed in 14 countries and over 38 cities, attracting great interest from fans and media alike.
The group's global reach extends to prestigious venues such as Kabukicho Tower in Tokyo and the Eiffel Tower in France, where they showcased Awa Odori to international audiences. Their performances have been documented and can be found on YouTube for those who missed out on the live shows.
Takarabune's members, mostly in their twenties, have over fifteen years of experience in the dance world. They will be sharing their life stories, inspiration, and vision for changing the world as 'Dancing Mavericks' in a forthcoming lecture.
Their innovative approach to Awaodori has earned them a reputation as the hottest Awa-Odori group in Japan. Takarabune's unique blend of tradition and modernity is not only preserving the soul of this ancient dance but also evolving it for a contemporary audience, making them a key player in the evolving history of Awa Odori dance.
Registration for their events has closed, but their influence continues to resonate, pushing the boundaries of traditional Japanese dance and captivating audiences around the world.
- Takarabune's upcoming lecture will feature their members discussing their lives, inspirations, and visions for changing the world as 'Dancing Mavericks', offering insights into their unique approach to traditional Japanese dance.
- With their innovative performances of Awaodori, Takarabune has not only preserved the soul of this ancient dance but also evolved it for contemporary lifestyles, attracting a wide audience that extends beyond Japan's borders.
- Takarabune's successful global tours have showcased their groundbreaking performances in prestigious venues such as the Kabukicho Tower in Tokyo and the Eiffel Tower in France, demonstrating the universal appeal of this traditional art form.
- As pioneers in the world of traditional Japanese dance, Takarabune's efforts to fuse tradition with modernity in their home-and-garden setting are also contributing to the broader movement towards sustainable living, making them a beacon of inspiration for both dance enthusiasts and supporters of sustainable initiatives.
