Yes, she wrote a book called "Geisha." She had been practicing on a Japanese instrument for years, so she had a skill to perform at parties. Lisa Dalby is her name and she wrote her thesis on life in a Geish district. Very interesting book.
Beautiful. whats awesome is the slight turns of the head... the slight glimpses of her under kimono... how she moves her fingers and hands like that. smooth and graceful! thanks!
She's so beautiful and fluid. It's almost hard to believe I'm looking at a real person. I don't know much about Geisha, but I'm a dancer, and I can definitely appreciate her dance--not only for her smooth and lovely movements, but for dancing under so much fabric. It's not easy! But she makes it look easy, and that's always the goal. She is really lovely.
I find this dance strangely beautiful and captivating! I don't really know much about this type of dance,but I thought it was done very well. I love the way she moves so precisely!
my sister is really good dancing this coz our mother taught her how to dance..i really like watching her dancing..now she taught me how to dance and i really enjoy it so much...when i turn 18 i want to be a geisha..im 15 now so practising and dancing w/ my onee-chan is so enjoyable
Ahh! Thankies for the info! Yup, this was in Gion :) She should be a geisha by now, she said she would be like 5 months after this vid was taken. Yup, it was amazing! We all got to take pictures with her as well ^_^v
There are some of you who make negative comments about these ladies and as someone stated it before, their skills take many years to perfect. Japanese dance in many instances includes a great deal of pantomime. Aside from that, the art of Geisha developes them in many levels such as dance, singing, conversation, learning a musical instrument and others so there's more than meets the eye. Before making a negative comment, stop and think or enlighten yourself then comment.
This must have been a treat to experience! Whenever I feel a bit low, anything geisha uplifts me so. I am female. I was a paid "arts person" for years in NYC and Paris, could be considered a courtesan but no sex was demanded. I feel sorry I can never visit Japan and they are in such trouble. I had years of training as a girl and wore a bow obi in the back my parents gave me. I supported them well on my earnings and earned great acclaim. I am retired now in Paris, France. Uprated.
Now this is truly beautiful. Nothing at all about Memoirs of a Geisha is anywhere near the trueth. in fact, it happens to be my most hated movie ever. Inaccuracies I can handle, but when everything is just plain wrong, it pisses me off so bad! Now look at her, bravely guarding the heritage of her country. I bet none of the Americans commenting on this dress in early settler clothing and sing and dance to the old music. I respect this lass, she is truly a daughter of her nation.
Ah! Also I'd like to add that it's sad that some people can't appreciate the dedication and hard work that goes into learning a "boring" or "simple" dance such as this. To me, there is nothing boring, simple, untalented, or silly about this- it's elegant, and graceful and shows a huge amount of discipline to me!
this is very nice, it is hard to take your eyes off of her, she seems so delicate. the kimono does not look cheap but it is not in the 10's of thousands either but it is nice.
@NeightmareGoddess Well a maiko and a geiko will have 2 lines. 3 lines are for special occasions (graduation from one step to the other, minarai-maiko-geiko.) and for award ceremonies that they attend to. The girl who made the most money get awards for their hard work at New Years. And they also wear 3 lines for going to the various tea house in august to say thank you, and wish for assistance in the future.
@NeightmareGoddess They're called sanbonashi. They are an allure tool. Kinda hinting to the skin underneath. Japanese are great with subtley! Also you can see that her collar is of mainly white, and her hairstyle is no longer wareshinobu meaning she is later in her years as a maiko.
awesome :D. im saving up money to go to kyoto .maby in 2 years. when i have the time . so ill definetly check out the geishas. they seem so dignified :D. me an my pal should hire a geisha and we should drink and have fun :D thanks so mutch for posting this :D I love japan. and its culture. WOOHOOO. just about 2 years to go (not so long really ) ;)
Well you can't expect them to be doing huge leaps and pirouettes in a kimono. You have to remember their clothes are extremely heaving, learing to walk let alone dance is a skill in itself.
Hello, Someone asked about the name of the song and it is true it is "Gion Ko Uta". Its translation is somewhat the "Four Seasons" and it is a song that is performed as part of the Spring Dances Recital put up by Geisha and Maiko in Kyoto and other parts of Japan. As you might imgagine it's quite befitting for the arrival of Spring. I am not sure about its meaning though.
@omgitschaeji I think there are, as there are male roles in Kabuki plays as well. Alot of traditional dance I think are based off of kabuki dances. There are a lot of songs that are similar. One great dancer is Tamasaburo (there are videos here on youtube if you search it up.) But other than that, there is a guy in my dancing group, and he dances male dances.
A geisha really is a true artist. One day I hope to actually see one. Isn't it true that many geisha dances tell stories? I love this maiko's gold obi.
I am so shocked that I have over 320,500 views! I get it's been seven years, but still! I am currently celebrating my 8th year anniversary since I first went to Japan, and I would like to thank everyone who has viewed my video. Best wishes to all :)
I adore geisha/maiko dancing- their kimonos, hair, obi, the lot. What I can't stand is the twanging music and yowling that accompanies it. It sounds like a trodden-on cat.
Fiona Graham, from Australia, is the first foreigner geisha in the history of Japan. Wiki it. She has a book or two about Geisha houses (I read only one). She did the impossible, seen the invisible. She fought the power and won hard. Don't let people kill your dreams. ESPECIALLY when it's been proven possible. ^o^b
This is probably one of the most well known dances that the Kyoto Maiko perform called Gion Kouta (The Ballad of Gion) and it's still my favourite! Her kimono is truly stunning! Anyway, she is a senior Maiko- her collar is white at the front and red in the back (also her hairstyle, sleeve and obi length are indicators). "Geiko" is the Kyoto term for "Geisha" as they are called in Tokyo and by many foreigners. "Maiko" is an apprentice Geiko :) (Just for anyone who didn't read your replies!)
@RogueRiley If you are talking about the maiko featured in the video (not sure haven't trailed back through the comments yet so apologies if not =]) I'm almost sure it is Mameshino not Mamechika.
Maiko are what is usually thought of when people think of giesha. They are the ones who wear the white make up, long sleved kimonos, and high shoes. They are considered apprentice geisha and like geisha, will attend parties and events. Maiko are only called maiko in kyoto.
Geisha and geiko are same thing, except geiko only are called that in kyoto. They are full fleged geisha so they only have to wear the white make-up to special events. If you have any more questions just send me a message.
Thank you. This may sound crazy, but I wish I could see a version with subtitles explaining what each bit means. I do see the part about the long swinging sleeves, but the rest if opague to me. I admire the geisha-artists very much.
@xShadowxPhoenix It's about preserving a culture. Not just dancing in a beautiful kimono or going to parties- Watch or read Memoirs Of a Geisha and maybe you'll understand.
@28880 no, not backwards, but once in its life; Kyoto house the imperial palace. and now Tokyo does. Kyo is added to a cities name that had an imperial palace. Though it is not the rule as Nara was once a palace location as well.
oh and you can tell she is a maiko by the hair ornaments she is wearing....how long her sleeves are...and by the style of the hair...and the length of the obi....
how i wish to become a geisha...she is so beautiful.....hmmmm and she has a great obi as well....what a beautiful maiko she us!! and it is pretty awsome that she did this for a medsto girl because i live near there....
On the book many seem to believe Nitta Sayuri is a real character, which means they probably didn't read his acknowledgements. They also believe the book is a real account, which a lot is. But it's loosely based on Mineko Iwasaki, which is why she sued him. She later came out with a book to correct the wrongs in the book. It is a good book, because it's about the mysterious life of a Geisha, and many are amused or want to learn about them. Both books did well.
@ rivergod151 A geiko is someone that is 18 years or older that decides to become a geisha. A maiko is someone that is younger than 18 years old and decides to become a geisha.
Geiko are more experienced at their art than Maiko so they don't need as many kanzashi (hair ornaments) and such extravegant kimono to look pretty - their art does it for them. Maiko have a dangaling obi (darari obi) Geiko have a drum obi (taiko obi). Maiko have longer sleeves on thier kimono (or Hikizuri) and wear a Wareshinobu/Okufu hairstyle, the Maiko in this dance is a senior Maiko about to become a Geiko so she is wearing a Yakko shimada style. Geiko wear wigs. Maiko use their own hair.
I feel so ignorant for not understanding her moves, because I think they have a meaning, but only for those who understand the culture of the traditional japanese dance. All I can say is wonderful!!!
@NANAchan743 i'm being more specific as to why a Geisha is called a Maiko or Geiko and the age difference between the two. you want to address a Maiko as a Maiko and a Geiko as a Geiko until they are officially inaugurated as a Geisha. then you can address her as a Geisha because she has been approved and acknowledged by the Geisha community. a Maiko and Geiko are still training to become a Geisha.
Cool! She did indeed become a full-fledge geisha (or geiko in the Kansai dialect) I saw her in 2010 at Yasaka Shrine where she and others did a dance. Check it out: v=5HonDg7UDhY
The dance is beautiful, although the fact that her obi (belt) is long at the back suggests she's an apprentice geisha or maiko. i would love to watch a geisha or even become one...it sounds so wonderful, even though it's gotta be lots and ltos and lots of hard work!
@SunaoTsuji oh right didnt even realise age was a factor, thank you for clearing that up for me..so how would you know which was maiko or geiko just by looking at a geisha, alot of people have commented about the difference in hairstyles or obi's etc but one persons comment contradicts another which doesnt help!
@Hachiban08 In Tokyo they're called geisha, while in kyoto you call them geiko. Also maiko only exist in kyoto, they're apprentice geiko. I think in tokyo there's something similar as maiko, but they are called hangyoku (half jewel).
that was the other students, I only videotaped the dance. Because they said later we would be able to take pictures with her, so I don't know why they were taking pictures of the dance.
They don't really have those... They live at the house with other women and the money is divided equally. Geiko's are alowed to live outside the house if they think they can support themselves. I highly reccoment reading "Geisha, a Life" by Minako Iwaski if your interested in learning. It really explains alot.
That girl is a maiko,a senior maiko.she wear yakko shimada,formal hairstyle for senior maiko.she wear a nice kanzashi which show is in august.Perhaps is 1st of August,when maiko and geiko wear formal make up,kimono and hairstyle. Weird is that she wear a semiformal kimono with yakko shimada.
liza dalby, a western woman (white) was the only non-japanese ever to become geisha! read her book "Geisha" she is an interesting person! and very lucky in my opinion, to become so involved in the geisha world!
About 7 years ago I got into an argument with some elitist fools when I posted that I didn't like the pattern on her kimono (I don't know the specific name of the garment), so I'm just here to say it's still fugly to me. Beautiful dance, beautiful profession/lifestyle (Mineko Iwasaki was a big influence on my development as a person), and a garment with a pattern that isn't visually appealing to me which is a-okay.
wow i never would have guessed that my video would have became so popular, glad i could have shared my experience with you all ^_^v Take care! and Happy New years!! -Hachiban08
@WillyyyV thats kind of cool that men take the female role..i didnt know that.. but i was wondering if there were traditional dances in japan FOR men. like not dressed up at women but actual men.
I'm sorry I am not able to get on and reply to comments as often, ever since I started uni, I've been so busy =\ Oh and if anyone has cool info about Geisha and whatnot, feel free to leave comments, I like to learn about them because there is so much I don't know. Do take care everyone!! :]
@KaramelLolaBunnie91 I have no idea how to do friend invites lol I barely know how to use youtube. I mainly just watch videos these days, but if I ever get to travel outta country again, I'll add more videos. :) I'm a girl haha
I loved her kimono and the obi was just *perfection*!! Lovely dance, she's worked so hard to make it look so fluid and amazing!
Yes, she wrote a book called "Geisha." She had been practicing on a Japanese instrument for years, so she had a skill to perform at parties. Lisa Dalby is her name and she wrote her thesis on life in a Geish district. Very interesting book.
Beautiful. whats awesome is the slight turns of the head... the slight glimpses of her under kimono... how she moves her fingers and hands like that. smooth and graceful! thanks!
She's so beautiful and fluid. It's almost hard to believe I'm looking at a real person. I don't know much about Geisha, but I'm a dancer, and I can definitely appreciate her dance--not only for her smooth and lovely movements, but for dancing under so much fabric. It's not easy! But she makes it look easy, and that's always the goal. She is really lovely.
Her kimono and that gold back drop are so decadent. Thanks for sharing.
Mamechika made a very lovely maiko...and that kimono on her was just dashing!
you're so right lpmar- Geisha are extremely rigorously trianed in so many arts they they deserve our unqualified respoect. I love them.
she is so graceful!
The colors and patterns in her kimono are beautiful
I find this dance strangely beautiful and captivating! I don't really know much about this type of dance,but I thought it was done very well. I love the way she moves so precisely!
it's so beautiful... and she does look like a doll. she's so pretty.
this dance is very... soothing *sighs* I feel all warm and fuzzy^^
It isn't a typical dance, but you have to appreciate her grace and elegance.
Those dresses are so beautiful :)
Thank you Pillowchii.
Now this bit of information sheds light on many things I wa doubtful about Geisha.
my sister is really good dancing this coz our mother taught her how to dance..i really like watching her dancing..now she taught me how to dance and i really enjoy it so much...when i turn 18 i want to be a geisha..im 15 now so practising and dancing w/ my onee-chan is so enjoyable
This dance is so elegant
Very relaxing and suggestive.
Kimono and dancing =gorgeous. Music and singing, like a trodden-on cat.
Absolutely Stunning
Ahh! Thankies for the info! Yup, this was in Gion :)
She should be a geisha by now, she said she would be like 5 months after this vid was taken. Yup, it was amazing! We all got to take pictures with her as well ^_^v
Beautiful 🌸
aw she is so cute and graceful i would love to be able to move so perfectly
What a beautiful Maiko...
Sometimes I wish I was a part of this floating world .. so beautiful
There are some of you who make negative comments about these ladies and as someone stated it before, their skills take many years to perfect. Japanese dance in many instances includes a great deal of pantomime. Aside from that, the art of Geisha developes them in many levels such as dance, singing, conversation, learning a musical instrument and others so there's more than meets the eye. Before making a negative comment, stop and think or enlighten yourself then comment.
she's beautiful
thank you, im glad you like it:)
Her Kimono is so nice, Lovely dancing too :)
This must have been a treat to experience! Whenever I feel a bit low, anything geisha uplifts me so. I am female. I was a paid "arts person" for years in NYC and Paris, could be considered a courtesan but no sex was demanded. I feel sorry I can never visit Japan and they are in such trouble. I had years of training as a girl and wore a bow obi in the back my parents gave me. I supported them well on my earnings and earned great acclaim. I am retired now in Paris, France. Uprated.
beatiful dance *-*
Now this is truly beautiful. Nothing at all about Memoirs of a Geisha is anywhere near the trueth. in fact, it happens to be my most hated movie ever. Inaccuracies I can handle, but when everything is just plain wrong, it pisses me off so bad! Now look at her, bravely guarding the heritage of her country. I bet none of the Americans commenting on this dress in early settler clothing and sing and dance to the old music. I respect this lass, she is truly a daughter of her nation.
yeah u r right. The obi proves she was a maiko at the time of the dance but thats a rare thing to see! I'm so jealous.
Ah! Also I'd like to add that it's sad that some people can't appreciate the dedication and hard work that goes into learning a "boring" or "simple" dance such as this. To me, there is nothing boring, simple, untalented, or silly about this- it's elegant, and graceful and shows a huge amount of discipline to me!
this is very nice, it is hard to take your eyes off of her, she seems so delicate. the kimono does not look cheap but it is not in the 10's of thousands either but it is nice.
@NeightmareGoddess Well a maiko and a geiko will have 2 lines. 3 lines are for special occasions (graduation from one step to the other, minarai-maiko-geiko.) and for award ceremonies that they attend to. The girl who made the most money get awards for their hard work at New Years. And they also wear 3 lines for going to the various tea house in august to say thank you, and wish for assistance in the future.
@NeightmareGoddess They're called sanbonashi. They are an allure tool. Kinda hinting to the skin underneath. Japanese are great with subtley! Also you can see that her collar is of mainly white, and her hairstyle is no longer wareshinobu meaning she is later in her years as a maiko.
what a beauty!
lovely dance, lovely girl, lovely kimono!
certainly there's something about japanese traditions that is absolutely appealing.
domo!
@kapokii She the first one to be accepted and documented. There have been others AFTER her, but she pioneered it for others to follow.
awesome :D. im saving up money to go to kyoto .maby in 2 years. when i have the time . so ill definetly check out the geishas. they seem so dignified :D. me an my pal should hire a geisha and we should drink and have fun :D thanks so mutch for posting this :D I love japan. and its culture. WOOHOOO. just about 2 years to go (not so long really ) ;)
Well you can't expect them to be doing huge leaps and pirouettes in a kimono. You have to remember their clothes are extremely heaving, learing to walk let alone dance is a skill in itself.
Beautiful Kimono!
Hello,
Someone asked about the name of the song and it is true it is "Gion Ko Uta". Its translation is somewhat the "Four Seasons" and it is a song that is performed as part of the Spring Dances Recital put up by Geisha and Maiko in Kyoto and other parts of Japan. As you might imgagine it's quite befitting for the arrival of Spring. I am not sure about its meaning though.
@omgitschaeji I think there are, as there are male roles in Kabuki plays as well. Alot of traditional dance I think are based off of kabuki dances. There are a lot of songs that are similar. One great dancer is Tamasaburo (there are videos here on youtube if you search it up.) But other than that, there is a guy in my dancing group, and he dances male dances.
uh no it's nothing like crappy twilight memoir of a geisha is amazing wonderful fantastic beautiful book bro >o
A geisha really is a true artist. One day I hope to actually see one. Isn't it true that many geisha dances tell stories? I love this maiko's gold obi.
I am so shocked that I have over 320,500 views! I get it's been seven years, but still! I am currently celebrating my 8th year anniversary since I first went to Japan, and I would like to thank everyone who has viewed my video. Best wishes to all :)
I adore geisha/maiko dancing- their kimonos, hair, obi, the lot. What I can't stand is the twanging music and yowling that accompanies it. It sounds like a trodden-on cat.
Fiona Graham, from Australia, is the first foreigner geisha in the history of Japan. Wiki it. She has a book or two about Geisha houses (I read only one). She did the impossible, seen the invisible. She fought the power and won hard.
Don't let people kill your dreams. ESPECIALLY when it's been proven possible. ^o^b
This is probably one of the most well known dances that the Kyoto Maiko perform called Gion Kouta (The Ballad of Gion) and it's still my favourite! Her kimono is truly stunning! Anyway, she is a senior Maiko- her collar is white at the front and red in the back (also her hairstyle, sleeve and obi length are indicators). "Geiko" is the Kyoto term for "Geisha" as they are called in Tokyo and by many foreigners. "Maiko" is an apprentice Geiko :) (Just for anyone who didn't read your replies!)
@NeightmareGoddess They're called sanbonashi. They are an allure tool. Kinda hinting to the skin underneath. Japanese are great with subtley!
@RogueRiley If you are talking about the maiko featured in the video (not sure haven't trailed back through the comments yet so apologies if not =]) I'm almost sure it is Mameshino not Mamechika.
Maiko are what is usually thought of when people think of giesha. They are the ones who wear the white make up, long sleved kimonos, and high shoes. They are considered apprentice geisha and like geisha, will attend parties and events. Maiko are only called maiko in kyoto.
Geisha and geiko are same thing, except geiko only are called that in kyoto. They are full fleged geisha so they only have to wear the white make-up to special events. If you have any more questions just send me a message.
her Kimono is SO Pretty i wish i could have one like that ^^
Thank you. This may sound crazy, but I wish I could see a version with subtitles explaining what each bit means. I do see the part about the long swinging sleeves, but the rest if opague to me. I admire the geisha-artists very much.
Hello Hachiban08,
Yeah thank you for posting this video it's really nice.
@xShadowxPhoenix It's about preserving a culture. Not just dancing in a beautiful kimono or going to parties- Watch or read Memoirs Of a Geisha and maybe you'll understand.
@28880 no, not backwards, but once in its life; Kyoto house the imperial palace. and now Tokyo does. Kyo is added to a cities name that had an imperial palace. Though it is not the rule as Nara was once a palace location as well.
a mi tb me encanta todo lo relacionado con japon,y el libro memorias de una geisha me lo estoy leyendo por 3ª vez,y es fascinante ^^
oh and you can tell she is a maiko by the hair ornaments she is wearing....how long her sleeves are...and by the style of the hair...and the length of the obi....
Thanks for the info! I never knew that :) How interesting.
Exactly. The apprentices are called maiko...they become geiko when they graduate and become full-fledged geisha
It is red - in the back. When you see a maiko with a white collar in front, it means that she is high ranking.
ありがとうございました！
how i wish to become a geisha...she is so beautiful.....hmmmm and she has a great obi as well....what a beautiful maiko she us!! and it is pretty awsome that she did this for a medsto girl because i live near there....
On the book many seem to believe Nitta Sayuri is a real character, which means they probably didn't read his acknowledgements. They also believe the book is a real account, which a lot is. But it's loosely based on Mineko Iwasaki, which is why she sued him. She later came out with a book to correct the wrongs in the book. It is a good book, because it's about the mysterious life of a Geisha, and many are amused or want to learn about them. Both books did well.
thanks
i love it
@ rivergod151
A geiko is someone that is 18 years or older that decides to become a geisha.
A maiko is someone that is younger than 18 years old and decides to become a geisha.
hmm this gives me deja vu of my trip to kyoto ^_^
wow a prefect promonce 5 stars it was just prefect
Geiko are more experienced at their art than Maiko so they don't need as many kanzashi (hair ornaments) and such extravegant kimono to look pretty - their art does it for them. Maiko have a dangaling obi (darari obi) Geiko have a drum obi (taiko obi). Maiko have longer sleeves on thier kimono (or Hikizuri) and wear a Wareshinobu/Okufu hairstyle, the Maiko in this dance is a senior Maiko about to become a Geiko so she is wearing a Yakko shimada style. Geiko wear wigs. Maiko use their own hair.
Like cainhargreaves said, this is actually a maiko. Regardless, it's beautiful--thank you for the video!
I feel so ignorant for not understanding her moves, because I think they have a meaning, but only for those who understand the culture of the traditional japanese dance. All I can say is wonderful!!!
you can also tell he is a maiko by her red colar
thats really interesting.
they talk about FURISODE (the long sleeve kimono) and darariobi (the type of obu maiko use) in that song
REALLY AMAZING *-*
@NANAchan743 i'm being more specific as to why a Geisha is called a Maiko or Geiko and the age difference between the two. you want to address a Maiko as a Maiko and a Geiko as a Geiko until they are officially inaugurated as a Geisha. then you can address her as a Geisha because she has been approved and acknowledged by the Geisha community. a Maiko and Geiko are still training to become a Geisha.
It's really interesting watching tons of people who know nothing of japanese culture, talk like they all about geisha dances. Highly entertaining.
Cool! She did indeed become a full-fledge geisha (or geiko in the Kansai dialect) I saw her in 2010 at Yasaka Shrine where she and others did a dance.
Check it out:
v=5HonDg7UDhY
hey memoirs of a geisha is awesome book
The dance is beautiful, although the fact that her obi (belt) is long at the back suggests she's an apprentice geisha or maiko.
i would love to watch a geisha or even become one...it sounds so wonderful, even though it's gotta be lots and ltos and lots of hard work!
I agree, I noticed the red collar and high obi.
@SunaoTsuji oh right didnt even realise age was a factor, thank you for clearing that up for me..so how would you know which was maiko or geiko just by looking at a geisha, alot of people have commented about the difference in hairstyles or obi's etc but one persons comment contradicts another which doesnt help!
@Hachiban08 In Tokyo they're called geisha, while in kyoto you call them geiko. Also maiko only exist in kyoto, they're apprentice geiko. I think in tokyo there's something similar as maiko, but they are called hangyoku (half jewel).
that was the other students, I only videotaped the dance. Because they said later we would be able to take pictures with her, so I don't know why they were taking pictures of the dance.
people stop hatin and start commenting more about the actual geisha in this video.
They don't really have those... They live at the house with other women and the money is divided equally. Geiko's are alowed to live outside the house if they think they can support themselves. I highly reccoment reading "Geisha, a Life" by Minako Iwaski if your interested in learning. It really explains alot.
That girl is a maiko,a senior maiko.she wear yakko shimada,formal hairstyle for senior maiko.she wear a nice kanzashi which show is in august.Perhaps is 1st of August,when maiko and geiko wear formal make up,kimono and hairstyle.
Weird is that she wear a semiformal kimono with yakko shimada.
liza dalby, a western woman (white) was the only non-japanese ever to become geisha! read her book "Geisha" she is an interesting person! and very lucky in my opinion, to become so involved in the geisha world!
this song name is "gion kouta(祇園小唄 gion song)"
You start off as a Maiko at about 15, then after 4/5 years of training you become a Geiko.
...it's Mamechika... I've seen pictures of her in the exact same kimono, most likely from this performance.
i wish ppl would do their reseach on the life of a geisha so they wouldnt be so ignorant.
and a maiko is an apprentice of a geisha
yep i wrote that she is a geisha because the translator told us she was gonna become on in like 6 months so i decided to put it as that :)
About 7 years ago I got into an argument with some elitist fools when I posted that I didn't like the pattern on her kimono (I don't know the specific name of the garment), so I'm just here to say it's still fugly to me. Beautiful dance, beautiful profession/lifestyle (Mineko Iwasaki was a big influence on my development as a person), and a garment with a pattern that isn't visually appealing to me which is a-okay.
wow i never would have guessed that my video would have became so popular, glad i could have shared my experience with you all ^_^v Take care! and Happy New years!!
-Hachiban08
He has a point, my 260 lineman ass would be tripping, tubling towards the floor and looking like a fruitcake while doing it
@WillyyyV
thats kind of cool that men take the female role..i didnt know that..
but i was wondering if there were traditional dances in japan FOR men. like not dressed up at women but actual men.
I'm sorry I am not able to get on and reply to comments as often, ever since I started uni, I've been so busy =\
Oh and if anyone has cool info about Geisha and whatnot, feel free to leave comments, I like to learn about them because there is so much I don't know. Do take care everyone!! :]
Woulda been great if she broke into The Robot or The Worm in the midst of it all, and then acted like nothing happened and kept dancing traditionally.
@KaramelLolaBunnie91 I have no idea how to do friend invites lol I barely know how to use youtube. I mainly just watch videos these days, but if I ever get to travel outta country again, I'll add more videos. :) I'm a girl haha