2018 Shinsei Kai - Emerging Stars of Japanese Arts at the Aratani TheaterNEW

SHINSEI KAI  Emerging Stars of Japanese Arts. U.S. Kabuki Kenkyu Kai  presents SHINSEI KAI, Emerging Stars of Japanese Arts featuring Gankyo  Nakamura (Kabuki) , Walter Nishinaka (Taiko), Brian Mitsuhiro Wong (Koto) and Kuniharu Yoshida (Calligraphy.)  New Natori for Japanese Classical Dance Bando Kyoharumi (Cheryl Haruko Ikegami.)  Master Guest Artist:  Bando Ai (Japanese Classical Dance), Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto (Koto / Samisen) from Oakland California and Masachika Ichikawa (Costumer) from Tokyo.  Performance date November 4, 2018 - 2 PM at the Aratani Theater located at 244 San Pedro St.  Los Angeles   90012.  Sponsored by Terasaki  Center for Japanese Studies and Toyo Miyataki Studio.  Please join us for an unforgettable performance highlighting emerging artists along with master artists showcasing Japanese arts. 

In addition, there will be a special name taking performance (natori hiro) by Los Angeles local, Cheryl Haruko Ikegami, who will be debuting as Bando Kyoharumi, a title granted by the late tenth headmaster of the Bando School of Japanese classical dance, Bando Mitsugoro.

Tickets $15.  To reserve ticket/s or for further information, on the Web:  www.kyonokai.com, Instagram: kyonokai, email: [email protected] or call:  (760) 503-5088.