The Dance of the Heron Maiden ・ Sagi Musume EXPLAINED (1762)

The dance Sagi Musume ("The Heron Maiden") is one of the most famous dances in the kabuki repertoire, popularized in recent times by the onnagata star Bandō Tamasaburō V. In this video, we take a quick look at the basic structure, themes and techniques of this dance.
Note: Mistake at 0:27, the text should read "Segawa Kikunojō II".
You can rent a full performance of this dance, with english subtitles, here: mirail.video/t... And the english translation by Cody M. Poulton is available in the book "Kabuki Plays on Stage Vol 1: Brilliance and Bravado": uhpress.hawaii...
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[@sctaber56]

I was very very forturnate to see an afternoon performance of this beautiful dance by THE Bandō Tamasaburō V at the Minami-za in Kyoto 10 years ago. So incredibly beautiful. I couldn't take my eyes off the performer or the performance.

[@nunyabiznes33]

Didn't knew the original choreography was lost. So it was the same situation as in Europe with dances like bouree, sarabande, etc. The sheet music for them was preserved but the steps were forgotten.

[@DixtunBabyAngel]

Beautiful and mesmerising. I can't believe I have been able to see Bando Tamasaburou twice, though not in this role. He's such an amazing actor. A true Living National Treasure!

[@Vamplolita1]

This is one of the best performances I have ever seen in my entire life!!!❤❤ amazing actor, amazing dancer!!!❤

[@KabukiInDepth]

Thank you for you kind comments, it is a treat to see you enjoy all these old videos!

[@Vamplolita1]

@@KabukiInDepth even being a latin girl, I really appreciate Kabuki as an art form and I am trying learning more and researching by myself about it..I also hope I can visit you someday to watch such amazing performances and having the experience of Kabuki!! 😍😍😍😍❤️

[@KateandBree]

I just watched a KZbin video of this kabuki and while I couldn’t completely understand the storyline, I loved the intricacy of the dance and costume changes. I’m now sobbing as I learn the lyrics and story.

[@KabukiInDepth]

It makes me really happy that my video added to your enjoyment of this great work of art, that's the whole purpose of this channel. Thank you for watching!

[@donnamarshall8349]

This must be the most beautiful, heartwrenching performance I’ve ever seen! 💔

[@user-xl2kl6ue7c]

Bando Tamasaburo and his crew❤❤

[@immaria4732]

he is the crew himself 😍

[@chwhite6886]

Thanks! I hadn't seen the entire dance so this was a treat; it may be my favorite now

[@brittnar]

so graceful. thank you

[@naoooooooooooo]

Thank you so much for this video. I feel in love with kabuki and I really felt the lack of its content in internet. Im leaning a lot with you! I saw Sagi Musume in Memoirs of a Geisha, a film that i adore too. The meaning and dance are so deep

[@roseofsharon11]

So beautiful and truly splendid, thank you so much yet again…

[@emmapeel8163]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Brilliant!

[@l1belula63]

Awesome! I love Kabuki and Tamasaburo! 🎉❤❤

[@_Gilles_]

I think this was the dance that inspired the infamous performance in the movie memoirs of a geisha

[@nunyabiznes33]

Methinks too. I'm not really that into kabuki but Sagimusume was the first thing that came to mind.

[@dilafruzmadgaziyeva3134]

Я с интересом смотрю искусство Кабуки, актеры играют великолепно 👏💐🙋.

[@paulharvey2396]

thank you to Bando Tamasaburo for this gift and so many gifts -- I want to incorporate the artistic achievement etc etc within my Stean Anthony work. thank you.

[@olgadimitrova1674]

Любов от България 💖 🙏 🥰

[@sinjinibanerjee6247]

Where can I watch full versions of these kabukis online in high qualites?

[@emilygosnell1221]

I still don't understand what moshu means and the internet is not helping. Can you explain more?