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Date: Friday, 8 July, 2016Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Time: 7:30 pm

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Okinawa Association of America (OAA), Gardena

16500 S. Western Ave #103
Gardena, CA 90247 USA

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The Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA) is host to the only ALL-Okinawan bon dancing in southern California. This year marks the 10th year since it was incorporated into the OAA's annual Picnic.

Even if you might not attend the picnic, come out for the exercise, making new friends, and learn the distinct music and choreography of Okinawan bon dances.ï¿½

Practices are open to all!

Practice Schedule
Fridays @ 7:30 PM ï¿½ï¿½(July 1, 7 and 15)
One Sunday practice with live musicians @ 2:00 PM ï¿½(July 10)
(Schedule is subject to change - feel free to contact the office to confirm, if attending for the first time.)

A total of 8 dances (random order)
Nembutsu Odori
Kudaka Manjyushuu
Asadoya Yunta
Suri Agari Bushi
Tutankaani
Ashibinaa
Ashimiji Bushi
Tenyo Bushi

OAA ANNUAL PICNIC & BON DANCING
Whittier Narrows Recreation Group Picnic Area #E1
750 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte

Sunday, July 17, 11am - 4pm
Bon Dancing begins at 3:00pm

For more info on the Picnic - or to pre-order bentos, contact the OAA office at 310-532-1929 or [email protected].

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