-The Last Dance Of A Maiko-

[@belmarmom]

This is the first time I've seen the Wakayagi version of Kurokami. It's interesting to see how differently each school interprets the same dance. Thank you for sharing this.

[@kyotopmac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@coashddjj2]

"Korin"...what a lovely name. And she dances so beautifully.

[@saifavalentina]

Fantastic this video! I've lost count of the times I watched this video paying attention to every detail, every movement, every facial expression. I miss new videos like that.

[@kyotopmac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@saifavalentina]

You're welcome

[@dirtymartini4185]

Breathtaking beautiful🌸 Her dance ,her movements it's very heart touching❤ Awesome Korin

[@VelhoEscola]

Life and death begins and end like a Shell/egg

[@jaz3919]

beautiful Korin

[@nancyko7133]

You can see the tiredness in her story

[@belmarmom]

Beautiful hikizuri. Sadly, Korin retired after two years as a geiko.

[@IGUniverse]

So sad, why she do that?

[@Yukinodesenha]

Sorry if I sound dumb asking this, but I really don't know. Does a Maiko in her sakkou stage dance Kurokami only once or does she perform it at various ozashiki?

[@kyotopmac]

It is a very good question. She will perform Kurokami at various ozashiki during her sakko period. This was Korin's first one of many.

[@Yukinodesenha]

Thanks a lot!

[@KyomaiSaena]

FYI The dance is still available after her erikae

[@orastellathefirst]

Did the picture sort of flex and wiggle for anyone else?

[@kyotopmac]

Yes, there is some movement. I did what I could with what I had. I didn't know she would be dropping by that evening. I will try and re-edit later.

[@renewilliams600]

@@kyotopmacNot knowing anything about this beautiful art form, I thought the visual bending was a special effect. It appeared as if the the camera, hence the viewer was moving with the performer. My daughter and I enjoyed watching this, Mr MacIntosh. Thank you.

[@kyotopmac]

Thank you for you feedback. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@orastellathefirst]

It was a bit trippy once I realized the video was warped! Korin danced beautifully!

[@edienandy]

Is there any significance to how red her collar is? I was under the impression that their collars have little bits of white embroidery that take up more of the collar over time until it’s completely white when they become geiko.

[@jvjm10]

Yes, they start with red collar and start putting embroidery as their training goes, but 2 weeks before their erikae, collar changing, they dye the collar red again and style their hair in the Sakko nihongami. During the event, the hair stripe on top of the head is cut, to symbolize her coming of age, becoming a geiko. Then they start wearing a wig called kagura in the taka shimada style.

[@IGUniverse]

The wig is called kazura, and yes the collar indicates the state of th maiko during her training, red with goald or with is for junior maikos, white with gold details us for senior geiko, full red is wear for sakko period that is their last stage as maiko. After that they should become geiko, also the hairdo indicates the state in the maikos career after that when they become geiko. What changes are the style of the wigs with special shimadas for special ocations and a usual one for the daily work, and the collar always white.

[@luciagianquitto5577]

stupid question: what is The sakko period? And what's his meaning?

[@sarahvargas1241]

Lucia Gianquitto Sakkou is a type of maiko hairstyle. Maiko uses this hairstyle for 2 or 3 weeks before her erikae (becoming a geisha/geiko) Those 2 o 3 is known like "Sakkou Period"

[@luciagianquitto5577]

Sarah Vargas thanks , this in very useful for me

[@sarahvargas1241]

Lucia Gianquitto Your welcome!

[@luciagianquitto5577]

Sarah Vargas :-)

[@barbararamires1191]

@@sarahvargas1241 There's also another curiosities about this period. At that time, depending where kagai/hanamachi is maiko from, there are another traditions in this period. I should say that this maiko is from Miyagawacho, because in miyagawacho, the sakkou maiko wears most of the time (I mean, the time in ozashiki, or the engagements ) a kurosusohiki, the most formal attire, in addition, they also use a total red collar, what represents all the knowledge that the maiko has gained by all her training, and possibly maturity. The ornamentals in the hair are different too. In miyagawacho, maiko uses a special kanzashi designed by herself to use in that occasion, they are almost always exquisite, really, it's a must-see. The sakkou hairstyle is the most complex nihongami used by maiko, and behind of it, there's a lock of hair and when that lock is cut, the girl is no longer a maiko. I think that special occasion happens the night before the erikae, and is celebrated with a intimate party, with her sisters of the okiya and her okaasan and sometimes some members of her biologic family. It often occurs her best customers be invited to this ceremony too. Hope I helped and make you know a little bit more about the karyūkai traditions ^-^

[@airinihunter4625]

So Bootiful and serene amen xx