JAPANESE PARASOL

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JOHN VISSEL PARAISO | CEIT-09-301A
 PARASOL DANCE IN JAPAN
Japanese Parasol Dance is very colorful and easy
dance for the girls. It is customary with Japanese girls
to use umbrella for rain and sun shine.

The Japanese parasol dance is an example of a

simple Japanese dance uses an umbrella. The dance

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is suited for girls making use of shuffling steps that is

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basic typical Japanese.
A Japanese Girl With her
Kimono and Umbrella

Parasol dance was created for wealthy men.

Then, Japan was very sensual and often times
Geisha would do this after coitace almost as a
award for the male. Though later, it became a
dance before sexual status happened so the
man would see the female better before
erotica every approached.
A group of Japanese girls
performing parasol dance
 ORIGIN AND HISTORY
The famous Japanese parasol dancing has a very interesting history behind it.
Parasol dancing started about 600 years ago. That is a long time ago and it had
started in Japan and it is from Kabuki. Kabuki is a Japanese dance-drama classic.
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Kabuki
Tamagusuku Seiju 03
Ryukyuan Court

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Okinawa, Japan
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It was during the 18th and 19th century that a
01 dance technique called “Higasa Odori” was
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Ancient developed by a man called Tamagusuku Seiju in
600 the Ryukyuan court in Okinawa in Japan. Higasa Odori
Japanese years Furthermore, it was thus using “Higasa Odori” as Japanese
Parasol ago a template that this dance style was then
Dance Style
created.
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JAPANESE PARASOLS
Different colors of parasols
are traditional, homemade
and very beautiful pieces of
art. They are what makes up
Parasol Dancing.
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KIMONO
Kimonos are special and
traditional robes which are
worn by men and women. The
kimono is not only meant to be
worn during traditional
dancing but it can also be
worn on special occasions such
as weddings and tea
ceremonies
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WOODEN SHOES
These are the shoes which
are worn during parasol
dancing, They resemble
almost exactly to clogs.
They are wooden,
handmade, sandals/shoes
which are made for not
only dancing but for normal
lifestyle footwear.
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MUSIC
The song played during the dance is
called Micado (a song in 4/4 time).

COUNTING

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Counting used in the dance: one

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two, to a measure: one, two, three,
four, for two measures basic steps
used: shuffling steps.

FORMATION
Formation: in groups of four facing the
audience. The open Parasol is held with
two hands over the head, the hands
holding the handle at chest level. They
stand about four feet away from each
other. One to any number of sets may
take part in this dance
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STEPS OF THE
PARASOL DANCE: 2. Music B
a. Step R sideward (ct. 1), step L
close to R foot (ct. 2), bend knees

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1. Music A
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slightly (ct. 3), straighten knees (ct. 4).

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a. Starting with the R foot, execute Bend the head slightly to the right

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shuffling steps forward. Twirl parasol side, parasol resting on the R shoulder
overhead. (do not turn).
b. With shuffling steps turn around in b. Repeat (a) to the left side,
place clockwise. Twirl the parasol over the starting with the L foot. Transfer the
R shoulder. parasol to the L shoulder (ct. 1-4).
c. Repeat (b) turning counter c. Repeat (a) and (b).
clockwise. Transfer parasol to the l d. With no. 1 leading, execute
shoulder. shuffling steps moving clockwise. Each
d. Turn right about and repeat (a) group makes its own circle. Twirl
going to proper place. Twirl parasol parasol on the shoulder (8cts.).
overhead. Finish facing front. e. Turn right about and repeat (d)
e. Repeat (b) and (c). counter clockwise. Transfer parasol to
the L shoulder.
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3. Music 3 5. Music B
a. All bend forward and drop on knees. a. All face right, holding the parasol with
Place the parasol behind. Bend trunk slowly two hands at high level (top toward the
forward until the head touches the floor audience, handle toward the rear).
(obeisance) (8cts).

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b. Execute shuffling steps forward, twirling
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b. Raise the trunk slowly and take parasol

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parasol clockwise (4cts.)

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with both hands and place it in front (8cts). c. Turn left about, repeat (a), parasol top
c. In kneeling position, sit on the heels toward audience, (4cts.)
(Japanese fashion). Raise the head and look d. Turn right about. Repeat (a) and (b).
around the parasol at the right side (4cts.) and to e. Execute shuffling steps forward to form a
the left side (4cts.). square, each girl occupying a corner, facing a
d. Repeat (c). common center.
f. Turn around in place clockwise (2M) and
4. Music A counter clockwise (2M) as in figure I (b) and (c)
a. Each girl rolls her own parasol around finish facing the center.
self clockwise (4cts.) and counter clockwise g. Turn around in place as in figure I (b)
(4cts.). twice (8cts.) finish facing proper places.
b. Roll it in front sideward right (2cts.) and h. Repeat (a) going to place.
sideward left (2cts.). i. With no. 1 leading each set turn once,
c. Repeat (b). clockwise and then exit. Use shuffling steps
d. Repeat (a) and (b). throughout, twirling the parasol on the shoulder.
e. All take parasol and stand up with the
write foot (4cts.).
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JAPANESE PARASOLS

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Video Source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9fpbdbia
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