The Noh Training Project based in Tokyo provides instruction in the chant and dance of Japanese classical noh drama for speakers of English. Participants are mainly actors, directors, dancers and musicians, but others are also invited to attend.
Instruction is three times per week for three hours each class.
The instructor is Richard Emmert, a certified Kita school teacher and an American who has studied, taught and performed noh in Japan since 1973. Supplementary instruction is by Omura Sadamu, a professional Kita School shite main role actor. Participants work at their own pace receiving individual instruction in dance and group instruction in the chant. A number of short dances and songs representing scenes from traditional plays are taught in their Japanese form with occasional English versions. Total 14 weeks.