Flexible,
smart and tough
Basara Creative is a brand of creating and expressing
Japan’s authentic and modern beauty.
Our mission is to change the stereotype image of
the traditional beauty of Japan
by expressing a novel interpretation
with a modern perspective.
The word “Basara” included in the name of
“Basara Creative” means a new idea of beauty.
Basara Dance
A dance expressing the authentic and modern beauty of Japan exible, smart and tough
Concept of Basara Dance
Basara Dance is based on a new interpretation of the beauty and depth of Japanese dancing. In this modern style of dancing, the appeal of Japanese fans, the movements of Japanese traditional dancing including Japanese Classical Dance and the essence and techniques of other dances originated in Western countries are fused into one.
We believe that dancers can feel the joy of being involved in Japanese culture and rejoice in their good fortune to know Japanese traditional dancing through Basara Dance. And because of this, Basara Dancing will contribute to enriching the beauty of Japan.
Inspiration
Fascinated by
an old photograph…
Exotic mood and Japonism
Prompted by the World Exposition in Paris, Japonism blossomed in the late 19th century.
This photo shows the powerful longing for Japan located in the Far East, which Marco Polo called the “golden country of Jipang.”
When Yasmin Okuno, the founder of Basara Dance was interested in Japanese traditional culture, she was fascinated by its thoroughly novel perspective as if she were a person from overseas, even though she was born and brought up in Japan. She did not see "Japan" with the eyes of native Japanese but through a filter of Western people.
She started thinking about expressing this “Japan” through dancing in 2011. While exploring the meaning and value of her identity as a Japanese, she has danced to convey the exotic atmosphere like the dancing girl in this photo. Basara Dance was created as the outpouring of her passion for Japanese culture and expressing the joy of being Japanese.
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Artist
Yasmin Okuno
Founder of Basara Dance She started pursuing what her identity as a Japanese meant when she performed in foreign countries and established Basara Dance. She focuses on expressing Japan’s authentic and modern beauty in a flexible, smart and tough way that she originated instead of just following the techniques of Japanese Classical Dance.
Now, she performs Basara Dance at many conventions and parties and in movies and promotion videos not only in Japan but also in the rest of the world. She also plays an active role as a photographic model.
Biography
Founder of Basara Creative
・Graduated from the Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences, College of Art and Design, Musashino Art University
・Started dancing soon after entering the university. And she went to Indonesia to study Balinese dance at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Denpasar, when she was a student at the art university. During the period of studying in Indonesia, she danced on stages in Bali and Tokyo.
・Studied belly dancing, Jazz dancing, ballet and other dances after returning to Japan
・In 2004, started to do solo dance performances in Japan and abroad
・In 2011, began studying Japanese Classical Dance, a sword dance, the tea ceremony and other Japanese cultures. Performing as a geisha, she deepened her understanding of Japanese traditional culture.
Filmographies
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2012
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NHK Historical Drama) series “Taira no Kiyomori”, as a Shirabyoshi
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2017
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”Zen and Bones” directed by Takahiro Nakamura, as a geisha girl
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2020
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games special digital signage movie screened at Tokyo International Airport
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Stages
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2015
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“Lucca Comics & Gemes” Italia
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2015
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“Festival dellʼ Oriente” Italia
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2017
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Performance at the SHARP booth at Inter BEE at Makuhari Messe, Japan
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2017
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Performance at the reception of “Dining ＆ Bar TABLE 9 TOKYO” at Prince Hotel Shinagawa
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2018
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Presentation of new Lexus UX of Toyota, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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2022
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Japan Expo Paris, France
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2024
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Performance at Inter BEE at Makuhari Messe, Japan
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Lesson
Courses to learn authentic modern dancing
Program
Basara Dance Japanese Fan Master Course
Courses to learn authentic modern dancing
Would you like to express the most beautiful Japan through dancing?
In Basara Dance's lessons, you can learn modern and beautiful techniques of using Japanese fans, which are tailored to each individual’s purpose.
Personalized Lesson｜Japanese Fan Technique Master Course
You will acquire the basics of using a Japanese fan and dance through one song.
Costumes
Authentic and modern costumes
Costumes originally designed by Basara Creative set modern art scenes alight.
The gorgeous gowns are made of pure silk. They have a form designed to sweep fluidly. They are lighter than kimono, traditional
Japanese clothes, and easy to wear.
Each of them is one of a kind.
Variation
Japanese traditional red color spills out when you dance.
The sophisticated color has a strong impact.
Modern Type (Left).
This type is for those who require a modern atmosphere.
With a built-in bra camisole. One-shoulder design. The big and gorgeous sleeves and the mermaid line from the waist emphasize feminine beauty.
The lightness and the comfortable-to-move form may not hinder or block your movements with a Japanese fan, an umbrella or other props in your hand.
Authentic Type (Right)
This type is for those who require an authentic atmosphere.
This gown-type outfit has collars, which are layered like kimono when you wear it.
This type is recommended to not only dancers but also players of traditional Japanese musical instruments, calligraphers and singers.
Contact
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