In Aramaki Bangaku, you can see intense battle scenes using sticks and a powerful performance in which two dancers spin together while holding onto each other. These high-level, physically demanding techniques—refined through rigorous practice—are truly breathtaking when performed by two young boys.
I dance as a hobby myself, and it is clear that Aramaki Bangaku includes acrobatic movements that are extremely difficult to master. The fact that these complex techniques are performed not by adults but by adolescents makes it all the more remarkable.
The music, characterized by a fast tempo and the strong, resonant sound of the drums that match the atmosphere of the battle, further enhances the wild, powerful, and dynamic presence of the stage. Amid this fierce atmosphere created by the musicians, I would love to see up close how the young performers display both grace and strength in their dance.
Mizuka Shimoyama