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http://fabcare.com/linkedin.com/company/fabcare-garments- Upcoming Events in August and September  Hello Everyone, I hope you can join us for the following events this summer, and for a special workshop in the fall! Stay cool! Best wishes, Sachiyo Ito *** http://dardogallettostudios.com/blog/category/announcements/page/2/ Dances inspired by “Kengo Kito: Unity on the Hudson” Sunday, August 6 2:00pm Hudson River Museum (Middle Level Galleries) 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701 This event is free with general museum admission. Sachiyo Ito & Company presents classical dances that express reverence for nature, and feature Sachiyo Ito’s solo contemporary works, which she choreographed: “To the Sea” and “Memories,” inspired by water, nature, and humanity, accompanied by a poetry reading. Sachiyo Ito will introduce the program with a demonstration of classical dance form and gestures. A Q&A session will conclude the program. For more information, please visit the event page on *** Culmination Performance of “Dance and Poetry of Japan” Workshop Thursday, August 10 11:30 – 12:00pm The Parlor at the Greenwich Senior Center 20 Washington Square North, New York The program will present Renku (Linking Verses) along with dances choreographed by the workshop participants. A special guest, Beth Griffith, singer and actress, will join as a vocalist to accompany the dances. The dance “Sakura,” choreographed by Ito, will also be performed by participants and a member of the Company. The presentation will conclude with dance improvisation by Ito and the participants on Haiku stanzas from the audience. Audiences are invited to bring their own Haiku. The program will be followed by a reception with beverages and snacks. The Dance and Poetry of Japan Workshop is, in part, supported by Creative Learning administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council in partnership with the NYCity Department of Cultural Affairs. *** Fall Japanese Dance Workshops (Beginner and Advanced) Beginner Workshop: Tuesdays in September and October starting on 9/5/2023 6:00 – 7:00pm Advanced Workshop: Wednesdays in September and October starting on 9/6/2023 6:00 – 7:00pm Sachiyo Ito and Company Studio 405 West 23rd Street, Suite 4G, New York, 10011 212-627-0265 Beginner Workshop: how to dress in yukata/kimono; the basic movements of Japanese classical dance, as well as how to use a fan for expressive movement; and beginner dances from the classical Kabuki repertoire. Advanced Workshop: dances from the Kabuki dance repertoire with more complex techniques than the Beginner Workshop. Advanced students can be trained to join the company for performing at cherry blossom festivals and other events in the spring of 2024. Cost: $120 for the entire two-month workshop, paid in advance Materials for the workshop: yukata or kimono with obi, and a dance fan. These can be purchased or rented from the Company if participants do not own them. Limited to 5 participants Registration deadline: 9/1/2023 Registration and Inquiry: sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com or visit the Sachiyo Ito and Company Website *** 日本舞踊9月～10月ワークショップ参加者募集 伊藤さちよ舞踊団舞踊教室 日時: 初心者・毎週火曜日6-7時 9月５日より 経験者・毎週水曜日6-7時 ９月６日より 場所: 伊藤さちよ舞踊団スタジオ405 west 23rd Street NYC（212-627-0265） ワークショップ内容 初心者：着物の着付け、舞扇の使い方基本、舞踊基本動作、歌舞伎舞踊作品 経験者：歌舞伎舞踊作品 費用： 2ヶ月分 $120 / １クラス $20 お稽古に必要な物：扇子/着物 （購入及び貸出可能） 人数制限：5人 登録締め切り：9月1日 登録申し込み・問い合わせ・：sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com 舞台経験のある方には2024年春季公演、桜祭り等に参加するチャンスがあります。 「日本舞踊」ダンスジャパンメンバー大募集！ 私達と一緒に公演で踊りませんか？楽しく、優雅に日舞、着物、伝統芸能}  |
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Please enjoy the short clip of our parade at Japan Parade 2023! |
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 Greetings! I hope you had a great spring season. Thank you for your support of our spring season, which has been a tremendous one for us with performances including the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, Bloomfest in Newark NJ, the Children’s Day Celebration at Japan Society, and the Japan Parade. Please check out the short videos of our performances at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Weekends in Bloom event at our website: dancejapan.com. Our videos from the Japan Parade will be coming soon! Below you will find information on two upcoming events: the program we are presenting at the Queens Library (both online and in person) and our workshop for seniors at the Greenwich House Center. We hope you can join us, and help spread the word about these events!  **Culture Bridge at Flushing Queens Library** What Makes Japanese Art? Talks, Performances, and Workshops on Thursday evenings from 6-7pm at the Queens Flushing Library (both in person and online presentations) The third Installment: Sakura the Cherry blossom: the Favorite Flower of the Japanese as Expressed in Japanese Classical Dance. Aesthetics of the cherry blossom as expressed in performing arts and literature will be discussed, followed by dance performance with the theme of cherry blossom. Time: June 1, 2023, 6pm-7pm Location: Flushing Queens Library、41-17Main Street, Flushing, NY Zoom Link queenslib.org/3K1KOOV Meeting ID: 88497152533; Passcode: 0601  **Free Workshop for Seniors: Dance and Poetry of Japan** Participants will learn the basics of Japanese classical dance, repertories of the 19th century Kabuki dance, and are introduced to Japanese poetry forms of Haiku, Waka, and Renku (linking verses), as well as learning how to dress Yukata/Kimono, and more about Japanese culture. Also, participants have a chance to share dance and poetry as a public component. The goal is to enjoy sharing dance and poetry of Japan as well as learning about the Japanese culture, and to create a communal art of dance and poetry inspired by the Japanese tradition. Date: Thursdays at 10:30am to 12pm From June 8 to August 10, 2023 Open to All Seniors, Accessible to those in wheelchairs Location: Greenwich House Center on the Square at 20 Washington Square North, NY What you need to bring: Socks, dance practice attire Yukata/Kimono, a dance fan. If you do not have them, they will be provided by the instructor; two cotton ties (10 feet each). Inquiry: sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com Registration: nbrown@greenwichhouse.org (212) 777-3555 X 106 Free Workshop of Dance and Poetry of Japan is supported, in part, by Creative Learning administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council with partnership with New York City Council.  皆様 伊藤さちよ舞踊団への日頃のご支持を心より感謝しております。 木曜日6月1日にクイーンズの公立図書館で「文化の橋：桜」として、日本文化芸能における桜についてのトークと舞踊の会を開きます。オンラインと会場観客参加の両方です。 又、6月18日からは シニア対象無料ワークショップ「日本の詩歌と舞踊」を開きます。 添付のFlyer もご参照下さい。 ご高覧、ご参加 を心よりお待ちしております。 伊藤さちよ舞踊団主宰（藤間さちよ）
**「文化の橋：桜」** 日本文化芸能における桜についてのトークと舞踊の会 桜をテーマに取り上げ、日本文化、芸能、文学の中での桜の審美論の後、桜をテーマにした舞踊作品を披露します。 オンラインと会場観客参加のフリープログラム 日時：6月1日木曜日午後６時－７時 場所：Flushing Queens Library、41-17Main Street, Flushing, NY Zoom Link queenslib.org/3K1KOOV Meeting ID: 88497152533; Passcode: 0601
** シニア対象無料ワークショップ「日本の舞踊と詩歌」 ** 日時6月8日から8月10日毎週木曜日10:30am-12pm 場所: Greenwich House 20 Washington Square North、NY ワシントンパーク北側のシニアセンター (TEL：212-777-3555) 初心者・シニア向け無料ワークショップ「日本の舞踊と詩歌」を開催します。日本舞踊、和歌、連歌、俳句の紹介の後、ワークショップ参加者による俳句と日舞の基礎を踏まえた創作作品を連句形式で綴る楽しいグループワークを目指します。舞扇とお稽古着として浴衣・着物が必要ですが、お持ちでない方は伊藤さちよ舞踊団が用意致します。 質問： sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com 登録： nbrown@greenwichhouse.org (212) 777-3555 X 106 | ||
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Spring News-Performances and Workshops
Washington DC – National Cherry Blossom Festival at Tidal Basin Anna Welcome Stage Performance Event by National Cherry Blossom Festival Location: West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20245 **Sunday April 2 at 1:45-2:15pm Info on Facebook of National Cherry Blossom Festival
 Cherry Blossom Festival **Sunday April 16: Bloomfest! Cherry Blossom Festival at Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Grove Concert Stage from 2:30-4pm. Admission is free.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Spring Events – Saturday April 22 at 1:30-2pm, and 3pm-3:30pm
Japan Society – Children’s Day Celebration **Sunday May 7: Morning and Afternoon Performances in honor of Children’s Day at Japan Society (Details to be announced later)
Japan Day Parade Annual Japan Day Parade along Central Park West /70th Street-TBA
Queens Library- What Makes Japanese Art? Talks, Performances, and Workshops on Thursday evenings from 6-7pm at the Queens Flushing Library (both in person and online presentations) **March 16: Women’s Role in Japanese Dance in honor of Women’s Month Please find the Zoom link for the March 16th program below: Queens Flushing Library Zoom Meeting **April 13: Japanese Dance Workshop for Families in honor of Immigrant Hertiage Month **June 1: Cherry blossom: the Favorite Flower of the Japanese as Expressed in Japanese Classical Dance
Senior Free Japanese Dance Workshop Thursdays 10:30am-12pm, 6/15-8/17 
Thank you, and we look froward to seeing you online and in person this spring!
Best wishes, Sachiyo Ito Artistic Director * * *
皆様 春が待ち遠しい今日この頃いかがお過ごしでしょうか？さろんシリーズフィナーレ配信のご案内を致します。長年のご支持を有難うございました。 ご高覧を心よりお待ちしております。 又今春シ-ズンのニュースも上にお知らせ致します。 どうぞ宜しくお願い致します。
伊藤さちよ (伊藤さちよ舞踊団主宰藤間さちよ) ********************************************************************
Dear Friends:
Happy spring! Thank you for your support to Salon Series for the last 25 years. We are pleased to announce the Steaming of Salon Series #74 Finale, which was publicly presented on December 18, 2022. To view, please visit dancejapan.com from Thursday 3/1, 7pm – to Sunday 3/5, 7pm(EST). Viewing is Free. However, your donation via PayPal payment through our website home page is greatly appreciated. Information: sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com Also, please note we are seeking more dance members for Dancejapan Ensemble. Please visit our website for details. Thank you, and we look froward to seeing you online!
Best wishes, Sachiyo Ito Artistic Director * * *
皆様 長年のご支持を有難うございました。伊藤さちよ舞踊団一同深く感謝致しております。 さろんシリーズフィナーレ配信のご案内を致します。 ご高覧を心よりお待ちしております。
伊藤さちよ (伊藤さちよ舞踊団主宰藤間さちよ) * * *
Salon Series No.74: Renku (Linking Verses) and Dance The program presents a classical Kabuki dance, a work fusing classical Japanese dance and Okinawan dance, and a contemporary dance created by Ito. After the introduction of Haiku and Renku, Haiku, guest poets and Ito link verses and dances in an improvisation, accompanied by live music. To conclude the program, audiences were invited to submit their Haiku for the improvisation. ダンスジャパンメンバーによる歌舞伎舞踊長唄曲「君が代松竹梅」の抜粋、伊藤さちよがさろんシリーズ最終回に因んだ創作２曲を披露。又、アメリカ俳句協会のジョン・ステイ―ブンソン氏による俳句、連句、歌仙についてのお話の後、連句と舞踊の即興をライブ演奏。最後に観客投稿の俳句に伊藤が即興で振り付け。 *Held three times a year, Salon Series was a series of performances and lecture-demonstrations on Japanese performing arts and culture. Dialogue between artists and audiences provided further insights into arts and culture, and human nature, promoting understanding beyond cultural differences. With world class guest artists, the program inspired NY audiences. For the archival record of past programs, visit dancejapan.com. Our heartfelt thanks to all guest artists, speakers, and volunteers who made the programs possible for 25 years. * * *
Why don’t you join us in our events such as Cherry Blossom Festivals? Sharing joy of dancing, with Grace, dressing in Kimono, learning Japanese traditions.  「日本舞踊」ダンスジャパンメンバー大募集！ 私達と一緒に公演で踊りませんか？楽しく、優雅に日舞、着物、伝統芸能} |
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Dancers Wanted for Spring Events Why don’t you join us in our events such as Cherry Blossom Festivals? Sharing joy of dancing, with Grace, dressing in Kimono, learning Japanese traditions.  「日本舞踊」ダンスジャパンメンバー大募集！ 私達と一緒に公演で踊りませんか？ 楽しく、優雅に着物、日舞、伝統芸能 問合せ・Contact: sachiyoitoandcompany@gamil.com  |
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Happy New Year! With all good wishes for 2023! |
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 Dear Friends: Happy Holidays! Thank you for your support of the Salon Series over the years. This will be the last of the series. The task of introducing the arts and culture of Japan is too immense for one person, and I was only able to open a small window. But it has been a gratifying journey for me, and my heartfelt thanks to our audiences, guest artists and lecturers, mentors, and colleagues is greater than words can express. Please come and join us for the finale of this series that has spanned 25 years. To conclude the program, audiences are invited to offer their Haiku for the improvisation. Best wishes, Sachiyo Ito ** 皆様 長年のご支持を有難うございました。伊藤さちよ舞踊団一同深く感謝致しております。 さろんシリーズフィナーレへのご来場、ご高覧を心よりお待ちしております。 又、私どもの自主公演、イヴェント等、今後共宜しくお願い申し上げます。 伊藤さちよ (伊藤さちよ舞踊団主宰藤間さちよ)  Salon Series No.74: Renku (Linking Verses) and Dance The series No.74 will present Renku (Linking Verses) and Dance The program will present a classical Kabuki dance, a work fusing classical Japanese dance and Okinawan dance, and a contemporary dance created by Ito to conclude the Salon Series that has educated and entertained New York audiences for the past 25 years. Then, audiences will be introduced to Haiku, the shortest form of Japanese poetry, and to Renku, a much less known form from which Haiku developed. As the highlight of the program, the poets and Ito will link verses and dances in an improvisation, accompanied by live music and singing. To conclude the program, audiences are invited to submit their Haiku for the improvisation. Date: Sunday December 18, 2022, at 3pm Venue: Tenri Cultural Institute 43Awest 13th Street, New York, NY 10011 Ticket: General $20, Student and Senior $15 Information: sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com https://www.dancejapan.com Guest Artists: Beth Griffith, Masayo Ishigurre, Yukio Tsuji, John Stevenson and his friend poets Dancejapan Encemble: Claudia Cao, Yuu Fujita, Mami Uchida, Sachiyo Ito Salon Series is an ongoing program of informative lectures, lecture-demonstrations and performances aimed on the arts and culture of Japan. The series is held on Sunday afternoons three times a year. In an informal forum setting, and with world class guest artists and experts, the series has entertained and educated New York audiences for the last 25 years. The Salon Series in 2022 season is supported, in part, by public funds from Lower Manhattan Cultural in Partnership with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. ** さろんシリーズ第74回「連句と舞踊」 日時：12月18日（日）午後3時 場所：天理文化協会43A West 13th Street NYC 入場料: $20 (Student and Senior $15) お問合わせ：sachiyoitoandcompany@gmail.com さろんシリーズ第74回は「連句と舞踊」を上演致します。まず歌舞伎舞踊長唄曲「君が代松竹梅」の抜粋をダンスジャパンメンバーが、そして、伊藤さちよがさろんシリーズ最終回に因んだ創作２曲を披露。又、アメリカ俳句協会のジョン・ステイ―ブンソン氏による俳句、連句、歌仙についてのお話の後、連句と舞踊の即興をライブ演奏で上演致します。音楽演奏には石榑雅代、ベス・グリフィス、辻幸夫氏をゲストにお招きします。最後に観客投稿の俳句に伊藤が即興で振り付け致します。 さろんシリーズは、舞踊に重点を置きながら、日本の伝統芸能に対する理解を多くの方々に深めていただこうと言うのが主旨で、年に3回、日曜の午後に開かれます。日本の舞踊、演劇、音楽に興味のある方、また勉強していらっしゃる方々を対象に、Q/Aの場、楽しい意見交換のフォーラムを提供していくことを意図しています。  Snow in the Garden by 歌川広重 Utagawa Hiroshige  |
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 REVIEW: 2018 Sakura Matsuri Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden [read review + view photos] |
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We wanted to share some comments from guests attending the Salon Series #49: Ma and Breathing in Dance and Healing
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Report from the Anniversary Concert The 30th Anniversary Concert was held on October 23. 2011 at Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City. Dances in the program included classical, and contemporary works choreographed by Sachiyo Ito. |
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“Sachiyo Ito and Company Day” in the City of New York!
The Office of the Mayor has officially proclaimed October 23. 2011 as “Sachiyo Ito and Company Day” in the city of New York. [view proclamation]. The proclamation was presented to Sachiyo Ito and Company by the Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg at the Anniversary concert. |
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