Yosakoi (よさこい) is a unique style of dance that originated in Japan. Yosakoi started in the city of Kōchi in 1954, as a modern rendition of Awa Odori, a traditional summer dance. Yosakoi-style dancing has spread throughout much of Japan. The style of dance is highly energetic, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music. The choreographed dances are often performed by large teams. Along with a number of professional yosakoi schools and town dance teams, yosakoi is also a popular event during the sports festivals held by Japanese elementary, junior, and senior high schools. Yosakoi participants include men and women of almost all ages – sometimes within a single team. In the dialect of Tosa province (modern-day Kōchi Prefecture), "yosakoi" means "Come at night."
I known that traditional dance from the movie, titled "Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu" who casted by Mizobata Junpei. This film broadcasted in 2010. After i watched this movie and see the traditional dance "Yosakoi" i never bored to watch that again and again ^^
I love Yosakoi so much though I can't dance. When you dance, even when you see it, it always make you smile ♥
ReplyDeleteUn, i love yosakoi too ^^
ReplyDeleteand i wanna try to yosakoi dance, maybe it need many time to learn this traditional dance.