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We hope you can get a sense of our unique rhythm from these pictures! If you press or click any picture, interesting details will appear.
Onna-Odori: The Women's Dance
The women dancers wear pale blue kimonos and black belt, called obi. The women wear a straw hat that covers half of their face, elegantly implying a bit of mystery in their appearance. One of the highlights of their dance routine is the fan performance, which is visually unique and elegant in nature. Some members has started to learn this dance since they were elementary school students. You can join Onna-Odori if you have passion to do it!
Otoko-Odori: The Men's Dance
The dancers wear blue “Happi” and white short pants. “Happi” is a short kimono, similar to a light jacket. They also wear “tabi” socks—a very thick sock made of cotton with a rubber sole. The “Otoko-Odori” that men do is sometimes described as aggressive, passionate, and comical. Women can also join this dance but the “Otoko-Odori” that they do is usually elegant and smooth.
Narimono: Musical band in a team
The musical band is called “Narimono.” “Narimono” usually consists of some traditional Japanese instruments, such as the bell, several drums, and a few Japanese flutes. While the Awa-Odori music is usually characterized with a catchy bouncing rhythm, the kind of music created by Sui-ren is known for its uniquely flat 8-beat sound. That’s why Sui-ren's sound has been fascinatingly dubbed as Japanese Rock ’n’ Roll. Under this rhythm, a big drum is used to create a wonderfully dynamic sound.
The Bell
The leader usually plays a bell to organize dancers and a musical band. The bell player is very much like that of a conductor of an orchestra.
The Big Lantern; TAKAHARI
The big lantern is called Takahari that is a sign to show the team’s name. Each team has their own Takahari and it’s design is unique.
Otoko-Odori: The Men's Dance
The dancers wear blue “Happi” and white short pants. “Happi” is a short kimono, similar to a light jacket. They also wear “tabi” socks—a very thick sock made of cotton with a rubber sole. The “Otoko-Odori” that men do is sometimes described as aggressive, passionate, and comical. Women can also join this dance but the “Otoko-Odori” that they do is usually elegant and smooth.