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Shodo-Japanese calligraphy

Classes on Wednesday (10-12:00) & Saturday (10-12:00) and (13-15:00)

Contact Tosen (Mikiko) Simard (tosen.shodo@gmail.com) for more info.

Arashi Daiko

Arashi Daiko ( storm drum ) was founded in 1983 as a community group under the umbrella of JCCCM  to preserve and to promote Japanese culture. Their philosophy is based on three core values, appreciation, consideration and respect. The group consists of a performing group, adult students group and children group practicing 2 times a week. For more info, visit https://arashidaiko.com/

Ikenobo Ikebana

Ikebana is a traditional Japanese floral art whose origins date back to the 15th century with the creation of the Ikenobo school. Attention paid to the choice of materials, the relationship between the flowers and the vase, as well as the surrounding space, distinguishes this art from purely decorative floral arrangements. Classes are open to all and offered on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, contact the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Montreal: information@ikenobo.qc.ca

Komachi Montréal Odori-Folk dance

Practices on Saturdays from 2 – 5 pm.

Contact Kayo Yasuhara (komachi21@gmail.com) for more info. Also, please visit Komachi Montréal Facebook here.

Kids Ballet Class (now lessons for adult are offered, too)

(The class is offered in Japanese.)

This ballet class is designed for kids wishing to explore their creative expression through dance. The aim of the class is to give each child encouragement to ensure they enjoy and benefit from it, developing imagination, self-confidence and dance quality as well as musicality. A professional ballet dancer in Montreal will give ballet class to kids in Japanese. You don’t need ballet shoes or leotards at the beginning. Just visit once with exercise clothing to either observe or try a class. Girls and boys are welcome! If you’re interested, please contact at kidsballetjcccm@gmail.com with your child’s name and age. 

Date: Sundays (It’s inconsistent, so please contact before your visit.)

Age 4 – 5 / 14:00 – 14:45          Age 6 & older / 14:45 -15:45

Fee: $15/class