Okinawa Dance Night

Every year, MCCS hosts Okinawan Dance Night at the Foster Community Center the Friday after Thanksgiving as a way to relax and unwind with the family while experiencing some local culture.

Okinawan dances are passed down from generation to generation to preserve their unique local culture from the era of the Ryukyu kingdom.

This years' program featured dances that would be seen if the dancers were entertaining for the royal court.  All dances and accompanying music are performed by local nationals who volunteer their time to share their culture with the military community.  Before each piece is performed, a brief description of the dance style and its significance is given.



Unfortunately, we were only able to stay for the first half of the event.  Hopefully we'll be able to attend next year.  :)