2017 Okinawan Bon Odori Practice - Okinawa Association of America (OAA) - Everybody is Invited to ParticipateNEW

Join us at the Okinawa Association of America (OAA) Annual Members Picnic for the only all-Okinawan Bon dance in Los Angeles! Sunday, July 16th, Whittier Narrows Park in South El Monte, California. Featuring unique choreographies and live music is provided by sanshin musicians and eisaa drummers.

Regardless of age or experience, everybody is invited to participate! The movements are repetitive and everybody dances in a large circle, with experienced dancers leading in the center.

TENTATIVE PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

• Friday nights (June 16th, 23rd, and 30th, July 7th and 14th)
• Starting at 7:30 PM
• OAA Center's HIGASHI BUILDING in Gardena, CA
• Practices may be cancelled due to low turnout (please call the OAA office to confirm the practice schedule: 310-532-1929, oaamensore@gmail.com)

If you are interested in learning the PARANKUU (HAND DRUM) choreographies and can commit to participating at the picnic on July 16th, please contact the OAA office to arrange for lessons: 310-532-1929, oaamensore@gmail.com

Watch our practice videos and follow along:
https://oaamensore.wordpress.com/bondance

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Festival information plus any Bon Odori Dance Practices

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Celebrate the Japanese Culture – food, performances and dancing.

(Please always confirm date & times, the schedule could change)