Misconceptions about geisha that stem from highly sensationalized stories from Western perspectives flatten the complex cultural artistry of the profession.

KYOTO--A geisha community here will put on its annual “Gion Odori” dance performance in November for the first time in three years. The Gion Higashi Kabukai association, based in one of Kyoto ...

As part of the Department of Theatre & Performance, the Orchesis Modern Dance Company has presented high-quality performances since 1941 at William & Mary and seeks to bring innovative and exciting ...

Geisha Modern, which captures performances from a handful of contemporary geisha that attest to the skills as a dancer and vocalist that are demanded by their repertoire. While focusing on several ...

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Expressive dance remains the only modern art form that is not denounced as degenerate under Nazism. 1967: Along with Rudolf von Laban, the most influential dancer and choreographer of the expressive ...

A labour official has confirmed that Japan's bar hostesses, often dubbed "modern geisha", plan to form their first trade union next month to fight for better wages and conditions. Many "kyabakura ...

The imagery – bonsai trees, dancers in geisha-style make-up, Steele as an emperor – strongly evokes old-timey visions of Asia ...

Members of the GPS community were invited to campus for an afternoon dance performance honoring the 70th anniversary of the GPS modern dance company, Terpsichord. One of the longest running high ...

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