[glaylover]

When I was living in Kyoto I took traditional dance lessons and got to perform onstage it was an amazing experience.
My JApanese 'grandmother' was a kimono collector and professional dresser. I had many opportunities to wear an learn about kimono.
I even got to dress in the traditional wedding outfit once wig and all.....so heavy!
I love the traditional arts, it's just such a pitty that most young japanese people today don't study them as often, or that's what I found in our town. I was the only person in my dance class under the age of about 55!!! But they made me feel so welcome and they her helpful...plus they used to bring me sweets every lesson to have with tea so I loved them even more!