Learn, embody, refine the “new” in tradition this summer
Established in 1984, Traditional Theater Training (T.T.T.) is a summer training program in classical Japanese performing arts offered to practitioners and researchers of performing arts. The program invites participants to a three week intensive training period, culminating in a recital at the century-old Ōe Nō Theater. Under the guidance o
f distinguished masters, participants learn the techniques and spirit of Japanese traditional performing arts, offered the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and discover new potential for physical expression. This is a physical, intensive program, although participants are encouraged to independently study the historical and aesthetic backgrounds. https://www.kac.or.jp/eng/events/35139/
■Dates
18 July－9 August 18:00-21:00 approximately
■Courses offered
Nō: lyric dance-theatre
Kyōgen: stylized comedy
*Optional Additional Course:
Nihonbuyō: classical dance
Kōtsuzumi: shoulder drum
■Teachers
Nō: Katayama Shingo, Tamoi Hiromichi, Ōe Nobuyuki,
Kyōgen: Shigeyama Sennojō, Suzuki Minoru, Yamash*ta Moriyuki
Nihonbuyō: Wakayagi Yayoi
Kōtsuzumi: Hisada Yasuko, Takahashi Naoko
■Application requirements
Open to all: students and teachers, researchers and artists actively involved with artistic forms of expression such as theater and dance. Those interested in Japanese culture, regardless of educational or artistic background, are also encouraged to apply. Participants should be able to commit to attending all scheduled sessions, from orientation to final recital. Japanese language proficiency is not required.
■Course capacity
Approximately 8 participants per Course.
■Application procedures
・Required documents:
・Application form
・C.V. (educational and/or artistic background)
・Statement of purpose
・Photograph
＊If applying for the student tuition rate, please include a copy of your I.D.
■For applications by post:
Please fill out the Application Form attached to the brochure and send with required documents listed there to the address below. Kyoto Art Center, Yamabushiyama-cho 546-2, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8156 JAPAN
■For applications by email:
Download the Application Form from here. Send the completed Application Form with other required documents to the e-mail address below. T.T.T. 2024 email: [email protected]
■Tuition
Nō course / Kyōgen course 90,000 yen
Student discount / Returnee discount 70,000 yen
Optional Additional Course: Nihonbuyō workshops 15,000 yen
Kotsuzumi workshops 15,000 yen
Applicants may participate in only one Course. It is not possible to take both the optional Nihonbuyō and Kotsuzumi workshops, as these take place 5-6 afternoons, sometimes simultaneously. These prices include training tuition, a practice fan, recital, and video and photo data of the recital. Scholarship: two artist/researcher full tuition scholarships are offered; details will be posted on website
＊Those bringing appropriate fans will receive a 5,000 yen discount.
＊Participants wear white cotton tabi (split-toed socks)ire for all rehearsals.. For the recital, and Nihonbuyō optional class), cotton summer kimono（yukata）and obi sashes are required-participants may use their own or rent them from KAC for 1,000 yen. We will advise participants where to purchase these at the Orientation.
■Application deadline
23:59 JST, Sun. April 30th, 2024
Applicants will be notified of the results on a rolling basis no later than beginning of May. Deadline may be extended if space is available. Some applications may not be accepted if capacity is reached prior to the deadline.
■Schedule
Orientation Thursday, July 18th 14:00 pm
Orientation provides an overview of the respective Courses’ styles of practice and recital contents. Training Friday. July 19th – Thu. August 8th 18:00-21:00 (approximately)
Participants will divide into respective courses and study intensively in groups led by Japanese masters, active professional artists. Participants will not only gain skills in the art, but also physically experience the spirituality of traditional performance through formal practice.
*There will be some days off.
*Teachers will decide the course contents based on participant’s aptitudes and goals.
■Recital
Friday, August 9th
Venue: Ōe Nō Theater
Participants perform dance, chant, and short plays on this hundred-year-old Nō stage, supported by their teachers, who then offer special professional performances.
■ Directors
T.T.T. 40th Anniversary Director: Jonah Salz
T.T.T. Assistant Director : JaneTraynor
