Becky Fifield
Don’t Confuse Geisha and Courtesans (Oiran and Tayu)
Images of geisha and courtesans are often mislabeled. For those unfamiliar with subtleties in the styling and wear of kimono, obi, and...
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Becky Fifield
Oct 7, 20122 min read
New York Diaries Redux
I moved into New York City proper in 2005, and while my journalling habits have given way to blogging, research writing, and fiction, I...
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Becky Fifield
Sep 9, 20122 min read
Geisha and Maiko – Japanese Classical Dance
RL Fifield performing Botan with Ichifujikai in 2006. My height earned me male roles, along with accompanying tummy padding under my...
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Becky Fifield
May 12, 20123 min read
Iro Iro: My Brief Moment as a Japanese Classical Dancer
Kimono? White makeup? Shamisen music? In New York City? I spent a few years as part of a semi-professional kabuki dance troupe here, as a...
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Becky Fifield
Apr 13, 20121 min read
It’s Friday! Do “The Baltimore”
While I think the city of Baltimore had little to do with inspiring the creation of this dance tune by Fred Rich and the Hotel Astor...
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Becky Fifield
Apr 13, 20121 min read
It’s Friday! Do “The Baltimore”
While I think the city of Baltimore had little to do with inspiring the creation of this dance tune by Fred Rich and the Hotel Astor...
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