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	Immortal Geisha - History of the Geisha Part One
		Shirabyoshi (who adopted their name from the dance that they performed) appeared at a time when the social structure in Japan was starting to break down.
		The Shirabyoshi were recognizable from the white Shinto-style outfits that they would wear, the playing of the drum and fife, and their dancing abilities.
		The development of female geisha, besides the before mentioned Shirabyoshi, was also closely connected to the introduction of the shamisen (originally called jabisen) through the Eiroku era (1557-1570).
	www.immortalgeisha.com /history_01.php (0 words)

	Japanese Dancers :: Shirabyoshi, Maiko, Onnagata, Samurai
		Mobile female dancers, shirabyoshi, might have existed a while before the year 749 during the Japanese 'Golden Age' (the Heian era -- click here for everything about it and why it is dubbed 'golden').
		It was through shirabyoshi, the greatness of the samurai got trumpeted all over the rest of the nation; something that would be taken up by the Noh drama later, then the kabuki even later, and all sorts of crooning such as the ballad-like joruri.
		This is of course not a shirabyoshi, not even female in that matter; he's the most famous kabuki actor Zeami, concubine of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.
	www.geocities.com /ominobu/dance.htm (0 words)

	Heike Monogatari
		Gio, a shirabyoshi dancer, is his chosen favorite, and he installs her in his mansion and cares for her and her family.
		One evening some time later, there is a knock on the door of her hut, and she opens it to find Hotoke, who has also shaved her head and became a nun, convinced of the uncertainty of her lot in life.
		Shirabyoshi dancers can be noted by the male clothing they wear to perform: high caps, and white over robes, often with a short sword and scabbard.
	www.artelino.com /articles/heike-monogatari.asp (2724 words)

	MI Magazine
		Shirabyoshi (who adopted their name from the dance that they performed) appeared at a time when the social structure in Japan was starting to break down.
		The Shirabyoshi were recognizable from the white Shinto-style outfits that they would wear, the playing of the drum and fife, and their dancing abilities.
		The most famous of the Shirabyoshi, who would be remembered many centuries down the track, were Shizuka, the concubine of Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159-1189) and Kamagiku, the favourite concubine of the retired ordained Emperor, Gotoba (1189-1239).
	www.mimagazine.com.au /Issue07_July/07_CultureGeisha.htm (2788 words)

	Shirabyoshi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name shirabyoshi meant "white rhythm", partly because of their make-up, and their songs were slow and rhythmic.
		Shirabyoshi were recognizable for the outfit they would wear, which was Shinto inspired.
		Shirabyoshi wore the trademark white facial make-up of Geisha, completely covering their face and neck and painting new eyebrows higher on the forehead.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shirabyoshi (695 words)

	Shirabyoshi Information
		Shirabyoshi (白拍子) were dancers that performed traditional Japanese dances (also called "shirabyoshi") dressed as men.
		Shirabyoshi were recognizable for the outfit they would wear, which was Shinto inspired.
		Shirabyoshi wore the trademark white facial make-up of Geisha, completely covering their face and neck and painting new eyebrows higher on the forehead.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Shirabyoshi (672 words)

	Shirabyoshi at AllExperts
		The name shirabyoshi meant "white rhythm", partly because of their make-up, and their songs were slow and rhythmic.
		Shirabyoshi were recognizable for the outfit they would wear, which was Shinto inspired.
		Shirabyoshi wore the trademark white facial make-up of Geisha, completely covering their face and neck and painting new eyebrows higher on the forehead.
	en.allexperts.com /e/s/sh/shirabyoshi.htm (795 words)

	Hanami Web - Geisha
		Definably two most interesting types of courtesans would be the Shirabyoshi who first appeared in the Heian - Kamakura period and Saburuko servants from the middle Edo - period.
		Shirabyoshi (who got their name from the dance they performed) appeared at the time of social change in Japan.
		There was all kinds of hassle, the long fortunate families became unfortunate, and in order to survive, the daughters often had to become Shirabyoshi.
	www.hanamiweb.com /geisha.html (2953 words)

	Noh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Noh or Nō (Japanese: 能) is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
		Together with the closely-related kyogen farce, it evolved from various popular, folk and aristocratic art forms, including Dengaku, Shirabyoshi, and Gagaku.
		Surprisingly, although Noh has been slow and stylised for the past few centuries, its roots can be traced back to Chinese acrobatics, Sarugaku, and folk theatricals.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Noh (910 words)

	Shirabyoshi \| English \| Dictionary & Translation by Babylon
		Shirabyoshi (白拍子) were dancers that performed traditional Japanese dances (also called "shirabyoshi") dressed as men.
		They are sometimes referred to as courtesans in the West, but the term refers to a high-class prostitute, so this is rather incorrect.
		By nature they were performers, though some shirabyoshi would give birth to nobles' children, but this was not their purpose.
	www.babylon.com /definition/Shirabyoshi/English (96 words)

	eZ Systems -
		Later forms of dance, such as shirabyoshi and kusemai, can be traced to the dances of the miko, and the origin of Kabuki is likewise attributed to an aruki miko.
		The vast majority of shirabyoshi performers were women, and some of them ended up by becoming the wives or mistresses of leading men in Japanese society.
		It has been claimed that the popularity of shirabyoshi was one factor at work in the development of Noh, and Kan'ami, co-founder with his son Zeami of present-day Nohgaku, made the daring innovation of incorporating kusemai, an unorthodox style of dancing which developed out of shirabyoshi, into Noh.
	www.asjapan.org /Lectures/2000/Lecture/lecture-2000-06.htm (1697 words)

	Noh - the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Noh or No (Japanese: 能 Nō) is amajor form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
		Together with the closely-related kyogen farce, it evolved from various popular and aristocratic art forms, including Dengaku, Shirabyoshi, andGagaku.
		Kan'ami and his son Zeami brought Noh to its present-day form during the Muromachi period.
	www.world-knowledge-encyclopedia.com /?t=Noh (572 words)

	Discover Japan: Noh Theatre \| noh theater, noh theater japan
		Noh or No is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
		Together with the closely-related kyogen farce, it evolved from various popular and aristocratic art forms, including Dengaku, Shirabyoshi, and Gagaku.
		Kan'ami and his son Zeami brought Noh to its present-day form during the Muromachi period.
	www.japandiscovery.com /culture_arts/noh (0 words)

	Buncho / The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as a Shirabyoshi (Temple Dancer)in the play Musume Dojoji / 1768 - 1770
		The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as a Shirabyoshi (Temple Dancer)in the play Musume Dojoji
		This image is one of over 108,000 from the AMICA Library (formerly The Art Museum Image Consortium Library- The AMICO Library™), a growing online collection of high-quality, digital art images from over 20 museums around the world.
		Visit www.davidrumsey.com/amica for more information on the collection, click on the link below the revolving thumbnail to the right, or email us at amica@luna-img.com.
	www.davidrumsey.com /amico/amico220009-46959.html (316 words)

	Shirabyoshi dancer or a woman dance in male attire; with the eboshi cap and a sword.
		"Shirabyoshi" dancer is the dancing geisha of disguising as a man which started in around the end of Heian Era.
		Gioh, Gijo, Hotoke-gozen, Shizuka-gozen, etc. are historically famous "shirabyoshi" dancers.
		In her hand, the dancer has a "kawahori" fan, of which sticks show on one side.
	www.iz2.or.jp /english/fukusyoku/wayou/26new.htm (113 words)

	Japanese Traditional Music [ Category and Explanation/Nagauta ]
		A woman appears who is a Shirabyoshi dancer who wants to dance for the dedication of the bell.
		Her dance is the highlight of the Noh play, but it consists largely of the unusual step called "ranbyoshi." The dancer moves his feet one by one to the side and to the front and each movement is made in tense coordination with the percussion players.
		A shirabyoshi dance for the dedication of the bell with a few steps imitating the ranbyoshi of the original Noh play.
	jtrad.columbia.jp /eng/u_nagauta.html (2428 words)

	NOH : Encyclopedia Entry
		Noh or Nō (Japanese: 能) is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
		Together with the closely-related kyogen farce, it evolved from various popular, folk and aristocratic art forms, including Dengaku, Shirabyoshi, and Gagaku.
		Surprisingly, although Noh has been slow and stylised for the past few centuries, its roots can be traced back to Chinese acrobatics, Sarugaku, and folk theatricals.
	www.bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Noh (917 words)

	The Yoshitsune fanlisting » Glossary (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A shirabyoshi is a woman who dresses up as a man for dancing and singing purposes.
		Shirabyoshi appeared at the end of Heian period and became instantly popular.
		» Example: Shizuka is the top shirabyoshi in Kyoto, and has the talents of her mother.
	www.tyomnaya-noch.net /yoshitsune/glossary.php (619 words)

	Hiro Arturian and the Tigers of Tokyo - Repercusion Comics (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Shirabyoshi were prostitutes, often daughters or widows from noble families that had fallen on hard times.
		She could not deny him publicly without causing a scene, and in such a case, he would be left with no recourse but to set her aside forever.
		Even a supremely gifted shirabyoshi would think twice before losing such powerful patronage, and they both knew it.
	www.repercussioncomics.com /forums/showthread.php?p=4540 (2873 words)

	Yoshitoshi:Yoshitsune & Shizuka
		Yoshitsune was the famous general that lead the Minamoto clan to total victory over their Taira enemies and opened the way to the Minamoto supremacy, only to fall from grace when his older half-brother Yoritomo, the leader of the Minamoto clan, turned against him envious of his exploits and afraid to loose his leadership.
		Forced to flee with a small group of loyal and famous followers, Yoshitsune prevented his lover Shizuka, a shirabyoshi or sacred dancer, from fleeing with him.
		He gave her a small drum as a token of his love and trusted her to a faithful retainer, Sato Tadanobu, also depicted in the image.
	www.man-pai.com /Shop/emh001_e.htm (193 words)

	Geisha (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although the first Geishas appeared during the 13th century, the Saburuko, from the 14th century, and the Shirabyoshi, from the 12th century are considered as their predecessors.
		In spite of the fact that the majority were Proletarias, some had a good education level and were used to be presented in meetings to entertain them.
		The Shirabyoshi who appeared during the Heian period, were youths belonging to aristocratic families that during that period suffered economic problems due to large social changes.
	www.geisha.com.ar /shop/detallenot.asp?notid=8 (444 words)

	Hokuei: Shirabiyoshi
		Trimmed into image (in bottom), with one 1/2 inch hole repair, several small hole repairs and a moisture stain in left edge.
		The actor Iwai Shijaku I as a shirabyoshi dancer, female performers who sang popular songs and danced in front of temples during the late Heian Period (794-1185).
		A number of Kabuki plays involved shirabyoshi (white rhythm) dances, which were performed to a rhythmic accompaniment with changes of costume, bun-shaped hats and fans.
	www.man-pai.com /Shop/eua051_e.htm (106 words)

	Women of the Pleasure Quarters
		The most popular of the courtesans were the shirabyoshi dancing women (shirabyoshi literally means "white rhythm").
		Wearing an exquisite garment of Chinese damask over long white skirts which swirled around her feet like a train and a voluminous long-sleeved overgarment embroidered with diamonds, and with her floor-length hair swept into a loose knot on her head, she unfurled her crimson fan and stepped forward.
		First she performed one of the erotic shirabyoshi dances after which the dancers were named, singing and dancing with such grace and beauty that everyone who watched was bewitched.
	partners.nytimes.com /books/first/d/downer-01pleasure.html (10305 words)

	Info (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Iwai Kumesaburo II in the role of a shirabyoshi dancer
		The poet Ryuotei Edo no Hananari who commissioned this print also commissioned another surimono from Kunisada of this actor.
		The most notable characters who performed shirabyoshi dances were Hanako in the dance-drama Musume dojoji, and Shizuka Gozen, mistress of Yoshitsune, in numerous plays.
	www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk /gallery/japan/gallery/text495.htm (128 words)

	The Story of Gio: The Story of Gio
		There were, at that time, in the capital, two sisters, young Shirabyoshi girls who had practiced the art of that dance until their skill had become famous.
		Their mother had also been a Shirabyoshi and their names were Gio and Gijo.
		Now as to Shirabyoshi, the dance in which the sisters excelled, it was introduced in our country by two girls, Shima-no-Senzai and Waka-no-mae in the reign of the Emperor Toba-no-in.
	www.sacred-texts.com /shi/gio/gio02.htm (4294 words)

	redLegacy.com - (: anime y manga a un clic de distancia :)
		A pesar de que algunas geishas ofrecen también servicios sexuales, no todas lo hacen, por lo tanto se puede decir que es erróneo compararlas con las prostitutas.
		Aunque las primeras geishas aparecieron durante el siglo XIII, se consideran predecesoras de éstas a las saburuko, del siglo VII, y shirabyoshi, del siglo XII.
		Las shirabyoshi aparecieron durante el periodo Heian, eran jóvenes pertenecientes a familias aristocráticas que durante ese periodo sufrieron problemas económicos debido a los grandes cambios sociales.
	www.redlegacy.com /blog/index.php?paged=5 (0 words)

	Princess Kaguya
		The diviner shall bring me the holy basin of the Buddha, which is said to exist in India!
		The Shirabyoshi Lady, the jewel bough made of silver and gold, said to exist in China!
		The Minister of the Right's daughter, the fur of the fire-mouse, said to be impossible to burn!
	yurizuki.net /kaguya.html (0 words)

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