First published in 2005. A complete introduction to traditional Japanese dance, this text will delight readers with its lively descriptions and beautiful illustrations. Covering subjects including dance varieties, Kabuki dance, modern dance movements based on Kabuki dance and the influence of Western dance, this book will undoubtedly be of interest to travellers, dancers and anyone curious about the culture of Japan.

Keiko is the clumsiest girl in her Japanese dance class, but when the other girls stop laughing at her and start helping her, they all perform well at the Obon festival.