Sword Dance of the Samurai

A Performance by TAROeMAKI

The aesthetics of the samurai live on in the traditional Japanese sword dance known as kenshibudo. With katana sword and fan, the duo TAROeMAKI tells stories of courage, discipline, and the quiet elegance of Japanese warriors. Taro NASHIBA, who has been practicing the art of sword dancing for over 25 years, and dancer Maki MATSUNAGA present a unique performance that brings the age of the samurai back to life with choreography that is both poetic and dynamic.