Dance performance “Oiran”
Dances themed around oiran (courtesan) symbolize powerful femininity and seductiveness in Japanese history and culture. Oiran were high-class courtesans in the Edo period, and were respected and admired by many for their intelligence and beauty. This dance expresses their confident posture and their delicate yet powerful movements.
The dancing fan used in the dance appears as a tool that emphasizes elegance and seductiveness. The fan’s movements, as if manipulating the wind, symbolize the charm and inner strength of a woman. The choreography, which changes from slow and graceful movements to sharp and powerful gestures, depicts the many facets of the oiran and leaves a strong impression on the audience.
This performance expresses the powerful yet delicate traditional beauty of Japan, and is a dance that gives the audience a sense of the enchanting world of the oiran and its hidden strength.