YOSOCA – Yosakoi Dance Team
Program Summary
Yosakoi (よさこい) is a unique style of dance that originated in Japan and that is performed at festivals and events all over the country. YOSOCA was established in 2017 and performed in various festival Scenes in Calgary. Our teams welcome all the diversity who is interested learning Japanese cultures. Our youngest members are as young as 5 years old, and older to be over 50.
Performance History
2017
- Banff Parade
- Stampede Parade
- Japanese “Omatsuri”
2018
- Otafest
- Banff Parade
- Stampede Parade
- Edmonton Natsu Matsuri
- Okotoks Parade
- Chinese Street Festival
- Global Fest
- Waterton Opera House
2019
- Otafest
- Banff Parade
- Lilac Festival
- Wing Kei Marathon
- Stampede Parade
- Edmonton Natsu Matsuri
- Inglewood Natsu Matsuri
- Chinese Street Festival
- Global Fest
- Leathbridge Bunka Hashi Festival
2021
- Stampede parade
- Global Fest
Schedule
Practice every Tuesday 7-8, 8-9pm
- Fall Semester – September to November
- Winter Semester – January to March
- Spring Semester – April to Jun
- July – August – performance and practice – recruits only
Administration
$30/mo per person $50/mo per Family(up to 4)
or
$80/semester per person (saves$5) $140/season per family (saves $10)
Age 5 and up
Contact information
Director: Tomo Honda yosoca.yyc@gmail.com