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Bon Odori Dance Class Workshop (Logan Arts Center)

August 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

- Free
Free Bon Odori Dance Classes with Yoshinojo Fujima of Shubukai

Hello,Here is the descriptive text for Bon FestShubukai is honored to collaborate with Kimiei Fujima Sensei from Shizuoka, Japan and Ageha Bijo Sensei from the Nihon Bon Odori Association to provide seven Bon Odori for the 2024 Bon Fest Chicago will be on Saturday August 17, open from 7PM, Dancing from 8:30pm at the NEW location: NEW CITY Shopping Mall (1457 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60642). The dances planned for this year are: Shizuoka Meguri, Shizuoka Ondo, Tanko Bushi, Tokyo Ondo, Sado Okesa, Zundoko Bushi, Hanagasa Ondo, and Maruchan no Shizuoka Ondo.

Bon Odori is a summer festival for people to come together to honor their ancestors, express their joy, respect, and feeling of community; to create a connection with community. One does not have to be a dancer, the dances are simple and fun!

Join the in person workshops and learn with Yoshinojo Fujima of Shubukai!

Make sure to wear comfortable clothing, wear clean white socks; Yukata is not required. Make sure to bring some water.

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Details

Date:
August 10
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bon-odori-dance-class-workshop-logan-arts-center-tickets-943627795137

Venue

Logan Arts Center
2940 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613 United States

Details

Date:
August 10
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bon-odori-dance-class-workshop-logan-arts-center-tickets-943627795137

Venue

Logan Arts Center
2940 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613 United States