*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: [email protected]

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