A NEW WAY TO LEARN
KIMONO & Dance VIDEO PROGRAM
FOUNDING MEMBER PILOT

November – December 2026
Discover a new way to learn Nihon Buyo from home!

Our 2-month program includes six video lessons and two dedicated practice weeks. Choose the learning style that works best for you.

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CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

小見出し

ここをクリックして表示したいテキストを入力してください。テキストは「右寄せ」「中央寄せ」「左寄せ」といった整列方向、「太字」「斜体」「下線」「取り消し線」、「文字サイズ」「文字色」「文字の背景色」など細かく編集することができます。

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Your 6 Video Lessons
Step by step, learn the essential movements and complete a Maiko-inspired dance.
Each lesson is approximately 10–15 minutes.

小見出し
ここをクリックして表示したいテキストを入力してください。テキストは「右寄せ」「中央寄せ」「左寄せ」といった整列方向、「太字」「斜体」「下線」「取り消し線」、「文字サイズ」「文字色」「文字の背景色」など細かく編集することができます。

EXPLORE THE PROGRAM

小見出し
ここをクリックして表示したいテキストを入力してください。テキストは「右寄せ」「中央寄せ」「左寄せ」といった整列方向、「太字」「斜体」「下線」「取り消し線」、「文字サイズ」「文字色」「文字の背景色」など細かく編集することができます。

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1
GET ACCESS

After joining, we'll email you a link and password to access your personal Member Page.

STEP 2
WATCH & LEARN

Enjoy your video lessons anytime, anywhere, and learn at your own pace.

STEP 3
STAY UPDATED

New video lessons are uploaded to your Member Page on the first, second, and third Saturdays of each month.

STEP 3
小見出し
ここをクリックして表示したいテキストを入力してください。テキストは「右寄せ」「中央寄せ」「左寄せ」といった整列方向、「太字」「斜体」「下線」「取り消し線」、「文字サイズ」「文字色」「文字の背景色」など細かく編集することができます。

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know before you begin.

Q1. Do I need a yukata to join?
You can join in comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. A yukata or kimono is not required for this course.

Q2. Do I need a fan(SENSU)?
No, a fan is not required. We will focus on the essential movements of Nihon Buyo, including graceful steps, posture, and expression.

Q3. Will there be kimono dressing lessons?
Yes! Kimono and yukata dressing lessons are planned to begin in 2027.

Q4. What courses are planned for 2027?
Starting in 2027, we plan to alternate between Nihon Buyo dance courses and kimono dressing courses, with a new course every two months.
Ready to Join?
What is NIHON-BUYO?

Nihon Buyo is one of the traditional dances of Japan. It is the same dance that Maikos and Geishas learn and perform. Unlike Kabuki, which is forbidden to women, or without having to learn to become a Maiko from a young age, Nihon Buyo can be learned and enjoyed by anyone, regardless of gender, age and nationality.


About me

Chinami Hananomoto  
I am a certified teacher from the Hananomoto Japanese Dance School.
One of the reasons why I started to teach online Japanese dance (Nihon Buyo) lessons for an international audience is that I was greatly influenced by my mother, who is an English teacher, and by my aunt, who was a traditional Japanese dancer.
From a young age, I was taught Nihon Buyo by my aunt; however, since Nihon Buyo can be very slow, I sometimes felt bored as an energetic little girl. One day, my mother invited her Canadian friend to go watch my aunt dance.As my mother’s friend watched, I could see her eyes sparkling with delight, and to this day, I could never forget the joy on her face.
The traditions of Japan are at times very difficult to understand, even for us Japanese people. For this reason, I am filled with gratitude and respect since you are taking an interest in our traditional culture. I invite you to join my class and learn Japanese culture with me!