The Art of Tokoyama: The Japanese Traditional Dance Wig Lecture and DemonstrationNEW

An exciting and informative lecture and demonstration at the GVJCI featuring a Japanese wig stylist, Tokuo Toyotani, and his prot�g�, son Kazuo Toyotani. During event, Toyotani, of the renowned Gekidanshinpa Theatrical Group in Japan, will discuss the art of combing Japanese dance wigs used in Kabuki and classical dance. He has been invited to present this educational forum by the Nihon Buyo Kai of California, a nonprofit organization established by a group of Bando School students to promote and perpetuate the art of Japanese traditional and classical dance. Following the demonstration and lecture, a Japanese traditional dance will be performed by a Bando student wearing the wig. Admission will be $5 per person. Seating is limited and interested attendees are encouraged to reserve online at http://goo.gl/forms/CZq4QmuqE7ZLSqln1. For more information, call (310) 324-6611 or email [email protected]. For Japanese language, call (310) 800-0118. "The Art of Tokoyama" is co-sponsored by the Nihon Buyo Kai of California and the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute.