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Season 3, Episode 18: Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life
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The Inoue School of Dance evolved as a distinct form of traditional Japanese dance in Kyoto. Danced to a shamisen and song backing, it developed exclusively for the geiko and maiko of Gion Kobu, Kyoto's largest entertainment district. Traditional Kyoto dance, or Kyo-mai, exalts life and can represent urbane people by acting out the universal emotion of females. Discover the consummate art of Kyo-mai with its history of more than 200 years through the current 5th head of the Inoue School.
All Episodes - Season 3
Episode 1
The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity
Episode 2
Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste
Episode 3
Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring
Episode 4
Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life
Episode 5
The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty
Episode 6
Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality
Episode 7
Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All
Episode 8
Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age
Episode 9
Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life
Episode 10
Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty
Episode 11
Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People
Episode 12
Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals
Episode 13
The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark
Episode 14
Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger
Episode 15
The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail
Episode 16
Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use
Episode 17
Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life
Episode 18
Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life
Episode 19
Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew
Episode 20
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