Spring & Summer - Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

AYAME KAIAyame-Kai’s mandate is to promote awareness and respect of Japanese culture and topreserve a part of the Japanese heritage through dance. The group was founded by thelate Barbara Nikaido and celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2009. Today, they havea vibrant group of dancers ages 4 and up, with lessons held on Friday evenings. Thefamily-oriented environment fosters a love of odori dancing and life-long friendships.They have performed all over North America at various festivals and events, andcontinue to have opportunities to perform throughout the year. For more informationplease contact Susan Nikaido at ayamekai.group@gmail.com.SAKURA KAIFor over fifty years, Sakura Kai has taught the graceful skills of odori (Japanese dancing)to students 5 years and older. Learn traditional folk (minyo) and semi-classical (buyo)dances largely influenced by the Fujima-ryu style on Sunday afternoons. Please contactIrene Iseki at 416-267-0270 or sakurakai_odori@yahoo.ca for more information.HIMAWARI BUYO-KAIThe former Hi Fu Mi Steppers are back with a new name since 2004. Learn Minyo andBuyo with Keiko Omori Thursday afternoons at 1:00pm. Please call Mrs. Omori at 416-531-2749 for more information.OHANA HULAOhana Hula, in the spirit of the Centre’s motto, “Friendship through Culture,” aims tobuild friendships through participation in Hula dancing and performances, as well as topromote good physical and spiritual health. For inquiries, please contact Yuki Hipsh at416-441-2345 ext 235 or yukih@jccc.on.ca.JCCC BRIDGEMeets Tuesday afternoons at 12:15pm and Friday evenings at 6:30pm. Learn and playsocial bridge. Please call Gord Mori at 905-471-7235 or Eiji Kujirai at 416-449-0007 formore information.JCCC KARAOKEMeets twice a month, Saturday evenings at 7:00pm. Enjoy learning and singing newsongs and make new friends. Please call Stan Kayama at 1-289-679-0233 for moreinformation.JCCC TOKEN KAIA sword study group formed by JCCC members wishing to acquire or to gain a broaderknowledge of the Japanese sword. Club fee is $20.00 for those who wish to attendfuture meetings. For more information, please contact Terry Lewis at 905-304-4149.16