Courses that allow you to study for a set period of time

Details of each course

■ Basic Skills Acquisition Course (6 months): Learn the basics of sword dance and poetry dance in six months

“I’m interested in sword dance and poetry dance.”
“I’d like to learn intensively for a certain period of time.”

This course is for people like you.

You will first choose either sword dance or poetry dance.

Lessons will be held twice a week, with fixed days and times.

Through six months of lessons, you will learn the basics of sword dance and poetry dance, including basic movements and body usage.

This course is also recommended for those who are interested but feel a little unsure about joining as a student from the beginning.

First, spend six months practicing and experiencing the charm and depth of sword dance and poetic dance.

After completing the course, those who wish to learn more can become disciples and continue their training.

Course Overview

*Additional charges may apply for equipment/sword rental, purchase of fans, obi belts, etc., and stage appearance fees.

【After Course Completion】
The 6-month course is designed to help you learn the fundamentals and appeal of sword dance and poetry dance through practice during the course period.
After completing the course, those who wish to learn more or continue can become disciples and continue their training in earnest.

■ Basic Skills Acquisition Course (12 months): For Busy People, Learn at Your Own Pace Over One Year

This course is for those who are busy with work or school and find it difficult to attend weekly lessons.

You will first choose either sword dance or poetry dance.

Lessons are held twice a month, with fixed days and times.

Over the course of a year, you will learn at a comfortable pace, experiencing the fundamentals of sword dance and poetry dance, as well as the atmosphere of the lessons.

“Is this right for me?”

“Would I like to continue more seriously?”

There’s no need to answer immediately.

Through a year of lessons, you will be immersed in the world of sword dance and poetry dance, and you can carefully consider whether you want to continue learning.

After completing the course, you can decide whether or not to become a student, according to your own wishes.

Course Overview

*Additional fees may apply for equipment/sword rental, purchase of fans, obi belts, etc., and stage appearance fees.

[About the period after course completion]
The one-year course is designed to help you learn the fundamentals and appeal of sword dance and poetry dance through practice during the course period.
After completing the course, those who wish to learn more or continue their studies can enroll as disciples and continue their training in earnest.

■ Intensive Skills Acquisition Course (1-year & 3-year): A Comprehensive Study of Kenbu (Sword Dance) and Japanese Culture

The Intensive Skills Acquisition Course is a comprehensive course that systematically teaches not only the techniques of Kenbu and Shibu, but also the underlying Japanese culture and knowledge.

If you wish to obtain a Cultural Activities Visa, please select this course.

You can take the Natori (certified practitioner) qualification exam in 3 years!

You will learn a wide range of content related to Kenbu, including Kenbu, Shibu, Iaido, and poetry interpretation, as well as the dressing and makeup necessary for performing on stage, over a period of one year (or three years).

You will also learn about opportunities to utilize what you have learned, such as auditions.

It’s not simply about “learning the dance.”

This course aims to deepen your understanding of Kenshibu (sword dance and poetry dance) by exploring its origins, the meaning behind the poems and prose, and its connection to Japanese history and culture.

Furthermore, after three years of study, you can take the Natori (master instructor) qualification exam.

【What you will learn in this course】
・Sword dance
・Poetry dance
・Iaido (sword drawing)
・Poetry interpretation
・Culture and knowledge related to Kenshibu
・Kimono dressing
・Stage makeup
・Learning and preparation for auditions

Through the lessons, you will learn not only the techniques but also Kenshibu comprehensively.

This course is recommended for those who:
“Want to seriously learn Kenshibu”

“Want to deeply understand a part of Japanese culture”

“Want to obtain a cultural activity visa”

After completing the course, you can continue your studies as a student, if you wish.

Course Overview

*Additional charges may apply for props/sword rental, purchase of fans, obi belts, etc., and stage appearance fees.

【After Course Completion】
You can take the Natori examination in 3 years.

Those who wish can continue their lessons as a student.

This course is recommended for international students who want to seriously learn about traditional Japanese culture, and for those who will be staying in Kansai (Osaka) for a certain period due to relocation, etc.

During your stay, you can learn not only sword dance and poetry dance, but also a wide range of Japanese culture, including iaido, poetry interpretation, and dressing.

Even if you leave Japan after completing your lessons, we can discuss remote lessons upon request.

You can continue learning Kenshibu (sword dance and poetry recitation) that you learned in Japan, even after returning to Japan or moving.

Even after completing the course, you can continue your involvement with Kenshibu according to your own goals and circumstances.