Shizumi Dance Theatre of Japan       Upcoming performances and new projects    Exploring the Arts of Japan Welcome to the website of Shizumi Dance Theatre of Japan. Let us acquaint you to the multimedia cultural art of the Japanese performing artist Shizumi Manale. Shizumi Shigeto Manale Choreographer/Dancer/Theatre Artist Shizumi Manale distills over 2000 years of Japanese dance, music, and literature in performances and workshops. Her programs incorporate ancient Noh and Kyogen theatre traditions, Japanese fans, samurai swordsmanship, calligraphy, the art of the kimono, poetry, and elements of traditional tea ceremony. Her audiences explore the grace, strength, and humor of traditional and modern Japanese theatre and learn about the cultural connections between Japan and China, Korea, and India. Her new children's dance company, Kodomo Dance Troupe, provides children ages 5 to 15 the opportunity to learn asian and modern dance and to perform at such major venues as the Kennedy Center. FOR INFORMATION ON BOOKING PERFORMANCES OR LECTURE/DEMONSTRATIONS, CONTACT Class Acts Arts, Inc. 8100 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-7525 voice 301-588-7270 fax info@classactsarts.org