Kishi no Yanagi
- Willow on the Bank -

This short piece was originally performed as a pure concert piece and evokes Geisha and scenes along the Sumida River. In the Edo period, the river was center of life in the city and boat was perfect for a romantic tryst. The dance has been choreographed many times, often as a Su-Odori with the dancer in a simple, foemal kimono.

- From the pamphlet of "The Nishikawa School of Japanese Classical Dance Nihon Buyo in its San Francisco Premiere Performance" -

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