🩰 Experience Ballet with Japanese Children
– A Heartwarming Cultural Exchange in Osaka
Are you looking for a truly unique, heart-touching cultural experience in Japan?
Join us for a Women-Only Ballet Experience with Japanese Elementary School Students in Osaka! No prior ballet experience is needed – just bring your curiosity and your smile. Welcoming beginner or experienced dancers ages 5 and up.
🌟 What to Expect
Step into a cozy local ballet studio and meet Vivian, a Canadian-born ballet teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching in Japan. You’ll join her cheerful students – Japanese elementary school girls – for a special 75-minute session filled with elegant movement, laughter, and cross-cultural connection.
🕒 Every Saturday | 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
📍 Shoji Kaikan 2F, 6-14-7 Sakura-no-chou, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka
Approximately a 13-minute walk from Shoji Station on the Osaka Monorail.
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💃 Tour Flow
Warm Welcome & Self-introductions
Meet Vivian and the students. Enjoy a light self-introduction – in English or Japanese to get comfortable.
Stretching on the Mat
Gently warm up your body through ballet-inspired stretches, perfect for beginners.
Barre Lesson
Learn the elegance of ballet posture and movement at the barre – no pressure, just fun!
Center Lesson – Dance Together
Time to dance! Follow a simple routine to classical ballet music with the kids. Line up and take turns- we’ll help you along the way!
Message Exchange & Photo Time
At the end, write & exchange message cards with your new little friends and take memorable group photos together.
👚 What to Bring
Wear comfortable clothes: leggings, tank tops, T-shirts – anything easy to move in
(Men need to wait in the lobby while change room is being used.)
Towel (optional- any size)
Drink (water or tea)
💰 Price (Cash only please, at check-in)
1 person: ¥11,000
2 people: ¥19,000
Group of 3 or more: ¥28,000
👩 About Your Instructor – Vivian
Vivian is originally from Toronto, Canada. She moved to Japan during her university years and has been serving her community as a passionate ballet teacher here for over two decades. Her ballet school is filled with smiles and energy. After each class, her students leave refreshed, energized and inspired.
“I believe in the joy of movement, the joy of sharing (stage and audience), and the magic that happens when people from different cultures dance together. I created this special experience so visitors can feel the warmth of Japanese children, combined with the beauty of ballet, and the deep connection that only comes from moving together in synchronicity.” – Vivian
🎌 Why Join?
✅ Unique experience you won’t find in any guidebook
✅ A rare chance to connect with local children through art
✅ No ballet experience needed
✅ Women-only and beginner-friendly (plenty of waiting area for men, overlooking the river)
✅ English & Japanese translation available
We look forward to dancing with you and creating memories that will last forever! Don’t hesitate to take a day to meet local friends during your vacation in Japan. 🌸
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