Join the Ito Yosakoi Dance Group's weekly classes to learn the lively, energetic dance style of Yosakoi dancing! Yosakoi dancing features choreographed group dances with traditional movements mixed with modern, uptempo music to make for a captivating dance style that is growing in popularity in Japan and abroad! No dance experience is necessary. Class members have the option of dancing with the class recreationally, or learning the group's repertoire to perform in public, including at local festivals like Cherry Blossom Festival and the Center's annual Children's Day Festival!
Class Instructions
- Please wear comfortable clothing and have water on hand.
- Please give yourself enough space to move around.
- For online participants: If you are comfortable, please turn on your video, as it is helpful for the instructors to see participants to adjust the class' pace. If you do not want to turn on your video for any reason, that is okay too.
If you have disabilities or require physical accommodations, or would otherwise like to contact us, please email itoyosakoi@gmail.com.
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About Ito Yosakoi Dance Group:
What is Ito Yosakoi 糸よさこい?
ITO YOSAKOI (pronounced: yoh-sah-coy) is a yosakoi dance group based in San Francisco Japantown based in San Francisco Japantown. We practice weekly as a program of Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC). Our name "Ito" (糸 "Thread") emphasizes the relationships woven together between members of a community.
We welcome all who are willing to learn and open to trying new experiences!
Contact: itoyosakoi@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/itoyosakoi
Instagram: @itoyosakoi
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