Chicago Japanese Classical Dancers

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As of 2006, the Fujima Ryu of Chicago featured in this collection, became a resident arts program of the JASC. Led by longtime classical Japanese Dance teacher Shunojo Sensei, the Fujima Ryu of Chicago have gone on to perform at numerous universities and festivals throughout the country. Documented in this collection are their performances at the Japan Days Festival at the Botanic Gardens.

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Chicago Classical Japanese Dancer

Classical Japanese dancers performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dancer

Often times, props are incorperated in the dances to add an element of storytelling to the performance.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Dancers

Chicago Classical Japanese Dance at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dancer

A Chicago classical Japanese dancer at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dancer

The classical dancers that are often featured at Chicago Japanese cultural events wear both traditional clothing and make - up.

Coutesy of the Chicago Shimpo

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dancer

Chicago Classical Japanese Dancer at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dancer

Chicago Classical Japanese Dancer at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dancer

A classical Japanese Dancer performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dancer

A classical Japanese dancer performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

odori dance
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Classical Japanese Dance

The classical dancers that are often featured at Chicago Japanese cultural events wear both traditional clothing and make - up.

Coutesy of the Chicago Shimpo

odori dance
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dance

A classical Japanese dancer performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dance

Classical Japanese dancers performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dance

The classical dancers that are often featured at Chicago Japanese cultural events wear both traditional clothing and make - up.

Coutesy of the Chicago Shimpo

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Japanese Dancer

The classical dancers that are often featured at Chicago Japanese cultural events wear both traditional clothing and make - up.

Coutesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Japanese Classical Dance

Japanese classical dancers perform live at one of the many Japanese cultural events in Chicago.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dancer

A Chicago Classical Japanese Dancer performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

odori dance
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Shujono Sensei

Shujono Sensei the founder of the Fujima Ryu of Chicago
at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

odori dance
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The Uchimoto Family

The Uchimoto family at the classical Japanese dancing performance at japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dance

Classical Japanese dancers performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dance

A classical Japanese dancer performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dancers

A few young dancers standing with their families and their friends.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dancers

A group of dancers posing after their performance at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dance

Classical Japanese Dancers performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dance

A classical Japanese Dancer performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

The Fujima Ryu of Chicago

The Fujima Ryu of Chicago posing after their performance at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
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Classical Japanese Dancers

A group of Japanese classical dancers who performed at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Japanese Classical Dancers

Japanese classical dancers perform live at one of the many Japanese cultural events in Chicago.

Coutesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

Classical Japanese Dance

A classical Japanese dancer performing at Japan Days.

Courtesy of the Chicago Shimpo

dancer
Contributed by: intrepidmouse

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