*2011 Nisei Week Ondo (Community Dance Celebration) & Closing CeremonyNEW

Nisei Week Ondo (Community Dance Celebration) & Closing Ceremony
Final dance to close out the 2011 Summer Obon Festivals.

Date
Sunday, 21st August 2011

Ondo Dance Schedule (Just Added on 8/18/2011)
If you are dancing, you need to check in at 3pm at JANM plaza. Please do not be late.
For further information contact: Miles Hamada, 323-620-0662 or email: mileshamada@yahoo.com

Tentative schedule is as follows
2:50-3:15    Check in
3:30            Dancers move onto the Street- circle
3:45            dancers move to sing-a-long area
4:00            Start of program- Taiko
4:25            Welcome and introduction of the Queens Court
4:30            Moment of Silence
4:50            Sing-a-long- Saitaro bushi
4:55            Sing-a-long- Aiwa katsu (all dancers are asked to sing or dance)
5:00            Dancers move back to the street- circle
5:10            Introductions of the dance groups
5:15            Start of the First half of Ondo- 7 songs
5:50            Intermission
6:00            Start of Second Half of Ondo- 7 songs
6:45            End of Dancing
6:50            Teacher recognition & Announce next years Choreographer
7:10            Raffle
7:30            Closing Statement
7:35            End of Event

Bon Odori Practice
Days: Tuesday & Thursday - check list for exact date & times
Pratice will be held during Jul - Aug months.
Location: JACCC Plaza

Event Title
Nisei Week Ondo (Community Dance Celebration) & Closing Ceremony

Event Location
1st Street between San Pedro St and Central Ave

2011 Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule
http://www.japanese-city.com/obon