MUSIC AND DANCE
Miyako Odori in Gion Kobu and Kyo Odori in Miyagawa-cho are two of the most famous geisha dances in Japan, with thousands flocking to Kyoto every April to see geiko perform them amidst the cherry blossoms. Photography is not permitted during the performances, but I have had the rare opportunity to photograph the two dances several times, both for my book Geisha & Maiko of Kyoto: Beauty, Art, & Dance and in years after, which are the photos you will find here, along with a selection of other traditional dances.