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PARASOL
 The Japanese Parasol dance is an example of a simple Japanese dance that uses an umbrella. The dance is suited for girls making use of shuffling
steps that is basic to a typical Japanese. The Parasol dance is from Kabuki..
(JAPAN FOLK DANCE)
 HISTORY
• The Japanese Parasol dance is
also called Higasa Odori.
According to historians, higasa
odori used to be a part of the
Ryukyuan court dance
technique. It is a classical
dance created during 18th to
19th century. The main purpose
of this dance is to entertain
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Chinese ambassadors visiting
the country.
• The parasol dance has
been followed by the
Japanese for more than
600 years now. It is a very
articulate dance and it was
once practiced by
GEISHAS or what we
call them as escorts in the
modern world. Japanese
parasol dance is still alive
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very few people are

trained in it.
FIGURES OF PARASOL DANCE
Counting used in the dance: one two, to a measure                                                                                                                     
                                                             one, two, three, four, for two measures

 basic steps used: shuffling steps.

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.
 STEP BY
STEP OF
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PARASOL
DANCE
 1.MUSIC A
a.       Starting with the R foot, execute shuffling steps forward. Twirl parasol overhead.

b.      With shuffling steps turn around in place clockwise. Twirl the parasol over the R shoulder.

c.       Repeat (b) turning counter clockwise. Transfer parasol to the l shoulder.

d.      Turn right about and repeat (a) going to proper place. Twirl parasol overhead. Finish facing
front.
e.      Repeat (b) and (c).
 2. MUSIC B
a.       Step R sideward (ct. 1),
step L close to R foot (ct. 2),
b.      Repeat (a) to the left side,
bend knees slightly (ct. 3),
starting with the L foot.
straighten knees (ct. 4). Bend c.       Repeat (a) and (b).
Transfer the parasol to the L
the head slightly to the right
shoulder (ct. 1-4).
side, parasol resting on the R
shoulder (do not turn).

d.      With no. 1 leading,

e.      Turn right about and
execute shuffling steps moving
repeat (d) counter clockwise.
clockwise. Each group makes
Transfer parasol to the L
its own circle. Twirl parasol on
shoulder.
the shoulder (8cts.).
 3.Music C
a.       All bend forward and drop on knees. Place the parasol behind. Bend
trunk slowly forward until the head touches the floor (obeisance) (8cts).

b.      Raise the trunk slowly Click

and take
to addparasol
text with both hands and place it in
front (8cts).

c.       In kneeling position, sit on the heels (Japanese fashion). Raise the head
and look around the parasol at the right side (4cts.) and to the left side (4cts.).

d.      Repeat (c).
 4. MUSIC A
a.       Each girl rolls her own parasol around self
clockwise (4cts.) and counter clockwise (4cts.).

b.      Roll it in front sideward right (2cts.) and sideward left (2cts.).

c.       Repeat (b).

d.      Repeat (a) and (b).

e.      All take parasol and stand up with the write foot (4cts.).
 a.       All face right,
5. MUSIC B
holding the parasol with b.      Execute shuffling c.       Turn left about,
d.      Turn right about.
two hands at high level steps forward, twirling repeat (a), parasol top
Repeat (a) and (b).
(top toward the audience, parasol clockwise (4cts.) toward audience, (4cts.)
handle toward the rear).

f.        Turn around
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e.      Execute shuffling
place clockwise (2M) g.       Turn around in
steps forward to form a
and counter place as in figure I (b) h.      Repeat (a) going to
square, each girl
clockwise (2M) as in twice (8cts.) finish facing place.
occupying a corner, facing
figure I (b) and (c) proper places.
a common center.
finish facing the center.

i.         With no. 1 leading Note: If more music is

each set turn once,
clockwise and then exit.
Use shuffling steps
throughout, twirling the
parasol on the shoulder.
needed, part C may be
repeated as many times as
necessary.
 What is the basic dance step
of Japanese Parasol?
Place the parasol behind. Bend trunk slowly forward
until the head touches the floor (obeisance) (8cts). b.
Raise the trunk slowly and take parasol with both hands
and place it in front (8cts).
COSTUMES
AND PROPS
Bright colored Kimono,
Bright colored flowers in
hair, a Japanese parasol
(umbrella) and Japanese
wooden shoes.
 ARIGATO PRESENTED BY 
GOZAIMASU!!!! YOUR FUTURE
PE EDUCATOR
MS.RODELYN BOAL
OY

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