Classes and Groups
Traditional Okinawan Eisa Group (Original Team - Leader: Sachiko Velasco) 沖縄伝統エイサー（オリジナルチーム リーダー：さちこベラスコ）
The original team has started the Okinawan Eisa in 2012. The Original team performed at Akimatsuri (the Japanese fall festival), JCC, Japan American Citizens League (Las Vegas Chapter) , Obon Festival, Hawaiian events and other events.
ラスベガス沖縄県人会のオリジナルエイサーチームは２０１２年から始まり、秋祭り、日本文化同好会の発表会、JACLのお盆祭り、ハワイの地元のイベントやその他様々な場所で活躍しています。
Okinawan Sanshin Guitar Class (Instructor: Kazuko Underhill) 沖縄三線クラス（かずこアンダーヒル先生）
Photo: Amir Alidina performed at the local Hawaiian event on November 20, 2021.
Okinawan Ryukyu Traditional Dance Ryubu No Tomo (Instructor: Kiyono King) 沖縄琉球伝統舞踊 琉舞の友 （キヨノキング先生）
Ryubu No Tomo performs Okinawan traditional dance at various events in the Las Vegas area.
琉舞の友は沖縄伝統舞踊をラスベガスの色々なイベントで参加しています。
Okinawan Ryukyuan Traditional Dance Maho No Kai (Instructor: Masako Frost) 沖縄琉球伝統舞踊 真帆の会（まさこフロスト先生）
Maho No Kai performs at various events in the Las Vegas area. Photo: Maho No Kai performed at the Hawaiian event on November 24, 2021.
琉球國祭り太鼓 Ryukkyukoku Matsuri Daiko Las Vegas Chapter
琉球國祭り太鼓 Ryukkyukoku Matsuri Daiko
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko” is a creative taiko group that is overwhelmingly popular among young people and represents Okinawa with its unique choreography and dynamic drumstick handling that incorporates karate forms based on the traditional Okinawan performing art of Eisa. . Since it was formed in 1982 by young people from Awase, Okinawa City, the group has resonated with the spirit of "welcoming gratitude" that Okinawa has cherished.
In 2023, now in its 41th year since its formation, the circle has crossed over Okinawa, and there are 47 branches in Japan and 28 branches in 6 countries (Mexico, Branzil, Bolivia, Peru Argentina and USA - Hawaii, Los Angeles, Massachusetts, Ohio, New York, Texas, North Carolina) overseas, with a total of over 2,500 members (as of May 2017). We are expanding our activities on a global scale.Our Las Vegas Chapter started in 2022. Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko's members are committed to working together to build and maintain cross-cultural friendships. We invite people of all backgrounds to join us in exploring and perpetuating Okinawan culture through the art and spirit of taiko.
琉球國祭り太鼓」は、沖縄の伝統芸能エイサーをベースに、空手の型を取り入れた独自の振り付けとダイナミックなバチさばきで、今や沖縄を代表し、若者に圧倒的な人気を誇る創作太鼓集団です。1982年に沖縄市の泡瀬を中心とした若者たちによって結成されて以来、沖縄が大切にしてきた「迎恩」の心を打ち響かせてきました。結成４１年目を迎える現在、その輪は沖縄を超え、メンバーは日本国内47支部・海外６か国28支部、総勢2,500名余り（2017年5月現在）。世界規模にまで活動の場を広げています。
Practice - Accepting New Members (No experience needed!)
- In-Person Practice: Wednesdays from 10 am - 11:30 am
- Online Practice: Some Saturdays 10 am/11 am
Please contact (702) 350-2689 if you would like to join us!
Ryukyu Koku Matsuri Daiko - Miruku munari - https://youtu.be/UOhib4D2GFI
Okinawan & Japanese Cooking Class 沖縄＆日本料理クッキングクラス
The photo is from Ichigo Daifuku (Strawberry Mochi) making class from June 30, 2021.
写真は２０２１年６月３０にちに苺大福を作りました。
Mama & Kids Group ママ＆子供グループ
Mama & Kids group gather and socialize. Some places for socialization and activities include local YMCA, swimming pool, parks, hiking etc. The photo was from when we went hiking at Mount Charleston.
ママ＆子供グループは一緒に集まって定期的に交流をしています。ラスベガス地元のYMCA、水泳プール、公園、ハイキング等活動をしています。写真はマウントチャールストンにハイキングに行った時の写真です。