Miyako Odori 2007

As part of our Kyoto weekend, we went to see the famous Miyako Odori geisha dances (again). Before the performance, two geisha prepared and served tea for members of the audience. One was clearly experienced; for the other it was the first time, as evidenced by the sheer terror on her face. Afterwards, the assembled geisha danced, played and sang with their usual refined panache.