Bon Odori Workshop / Prelude to the Spiral Performance

Event Date: Sep 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

Every third Friday evening, the Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites you to enjoy free admission and a special evening program. On Friday, September 19, we are delighted to welcome Yoshinojo Fujima, Takahiro Tomatsu, and Shalaka Kulkarni for a special Bon Odori Workshop and Prelude to the Spiral Performance Performance. Bon Odori is a traditional Japanese festival dance that brings people together to honor ancestors, express joy, and cultivate a sense of community. The dances are simple, welcoming, and meant for everyone—no prior experience is required. The evening will open with a short introduction to breathing exercises led by Takahiro Tomatsu from Tokyo, Japan. This will be followed by a Bon Odori workshop led by Fujima Style Grandmaster Yoshinojo Fujima of Shubukai, the Classical Japanese dance branch… The museum tour begins at 6:00 PM. Guests are welcome to join the Bon Odori Workshop (limited capacity) at 6:00 PM. Prelude to the Spiral Performance at 7:00 PM.

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