Third draft of the RIKabuki is a traditional form of Japanese theater. In kanji, “kabuki” is written in three ideograms, ka (song), bu (dance) and ki (skill), “the skill of singing and dancing”. The balance of "stylized acting", lyrical singing, dancing and elaborate aesthetics and skill development symbolize the totality of this tradition (Encyclopædia Britannica). The origins of this tradition date back to the early 17th century, the Edo period in Japan. The contemporary practice of Bunraku puppet theater has influenced Kabuki plays and performances. Many scenarios were initially written for Bunraku and then adapted (Brandon), such as “Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura, English: Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees” (1747 and 48). According to legends, Okuni, priestess of the Izumo Grand Shrine, Kyoto, laid the foundations of Kabuki as a street performance by dancing on the dry bank of the Kamogawa River. She brought unlucky women out of their miseries, forming an all-female cast who played both male and female roles under her direction. This was an unusual practice at the time and became known as shibai, Onna (women), or Okuni Kabuki ("Okuni"). One of the main reasons for its rapid spread and popularity was that these early performances were accessible to everyone, unlike the refined Noh Theater. As Onna Kabuki grew, public unrest was created, until the Shogun banned these forms of Kabuki and women from performing on stage. The young male actors, who replaced them on stage, however, were both popular and controversial. They were also banned from acting in 1652. At that time, only mature men were allowed to act, taking on female roles. These bans lasted until the Meiji Restoration (Exley ... middle of paper ... known characteristic of Kabuki performance. Kabuki performance can be so stylized that it becomes virtually indistinguishable from this dance. Most Kabuki dances are derivatives of energetic folk dances, with rapid vertical movements, jumping, stomping and stomping to emphasize the rhythmic movement. The result is very different from the Michiyuki (travel dances), show travel. and the fate of tragic lovers and their suicide pact In addition to acquiring the above skills, the training of Kabuki actors also incorporates mastery of samisen, Japanese flower arranging and calligraphy. must also learn how to conduct a tea ceremony. Students also choose and research one of these arts to deepen their knowledge in order to prepare a demonstration. Included, they write a brief report on the chosen art and its historical significance in Japanese culture..