Takarabune
Come dance awa odori with the crazy Takarabune troupe! This high-spirited traditional dance, also called “the loonies dance”, is characterized by an intense rhythm that nobody can resist.
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The Takarabune troupe was created in 1995 in the Tokushima area. Most members are under thirty, and have practiced awa odori dance for more than ten years. Such a longevity in awa odori dance and music is explained by a perfect mastery of the technique by the troupe members.
The Takarabune troupe constantly tries to stay open to new genres, while preserving the soul of this 400 years-old traditional art. Its members dance with passion, and sometimes let the madness take over. A joyful and energizing show that will make you want to dance to the drums!
what is the awa odori dance?
The awa odori dance is practiced during the festival of the same name celebrated from August 12 to 15 in Japan. It takes place during the O-bon period, a Buddhist celebration honoring the ancestor’s spirits. This festival has always been characterized by impressive events, especially in Tokushima, where it was born. The dance has a joyful and dynamic rhythm. Women and men dance in separate groups and parade in the city to the sound of a music played with drums and gongs, instruments used in temples to pray Buddha, as well as shamisen and flutes.
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