Yosakoi Festival Surabaya

Hello everyone !! How’s life? Mine pretty went well, so I hope yours too :))

Now, I want to tell you about my most favorite hobby other than reading, which is *DANCING* I loved dance since I was little. Not just traditional ones but also modern dance. Therefore, I often participated in modern dance competitions. I don’t want to brag but I’ve earned a lot of trophies. Not only doing the dance but I can also create my own dance moves. As for the Bali dance, I’ve been got into a lot of competitions and also performing at many art festivals. Until now my interest for dance is still as great as it were when I was little. Yey !

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I got myself interested to the Japanese dance just as I began studied Japanese literature. I joined the Japanese dance community in Yogyakarta, named D’Joh (D’ Japan Odori Holic). Djoh consist of people who want to learn Japanese dance. Not only the students of Japanese literature but also people from another profession. J I enjoy it so much being a member of Djoh. The instructor herself is a Japanese. Her name is Shiki. She trains as good as she dance. In the process the things I’ve earned other than dancing skill are knowledge around Japanese language and culture. And I won’t forget about the bond that has been formed until now.

 Yosakoi is one of the dance we have been taught by Mbak Shiki. Yosakoi (よさこい) is a unique style of dance that originated in Japan. Yosakoi started in the city of Kochi in 1954. I’ve been participated in Yosakoi Festival Surabaya for two times at 2011 & 2012 !! For the both we won by the favorite competitor category. Yey Yey. It was so amazing. We are now aiming for the first place in the next competition. Ganbatte !!

Yukkari-san , Watashi, Nozomi-san, and Seichiro-san

Yosakoi Festival Surabaya 2012

D'JOH

For those who are interested in joining with us, you may come to Taman Budaya Yogyakarta at 5 pm every Monday and Friday. It’s our pleasure to have you onboard. Let’s dance together :))