Hirae Kinjo Ryubu Dojo

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Hirae Kinjo Ryubu Dojo!

What We Do

Hirae Kinjo has a mission: To share the beauty of Ryubu (Okinawan dance) with people throughout the world!

She has performed in Japan, USA, Australia, France, and Russia as a pursuit to accomplish her mission.  Hirae Kinjo sensei has a dojo in Okinawa and she also teaches her students in Washington D.C. area as well as in North Carolina. 

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What is Ryubu?

"Ryubu" combines the words "Ryukyu" and "buyou" (dance) to refer to the traditional dances of Okinawa.  From the 15th through the 19th century, Okinawa was an independent country known as the "Ryukyu Kingdom".  Many of the traditional dances of Okinawa date back to this era.

Ryubu combines the influence of Japan, China and Southeast Asia into the indigenous dances of the villages and islands of the Ryukyu.  Ryubu mirrors the unique culture of Okinawa -- elegant and dynamic; colorful and subdued; plaintive and robust.  
 

"Ryubu" is different from Japanese dance (Nihon buyou).  Come and see the difference!