*''Odori'' 踊 - One of two broad categories of traditional dance, contrasted with ''mai''. ''Odori'' are defined by rhythmic movement of the limbs, and by a freer, more colorful, and more realistic style compared to ''mai''. ''Odori'' dance grows out of popular folk dance traditions, only becoming incorporated into formal/professional dance traditions later. It continues to be central to many folk dance traditions, as well as [[geisha]] and [[courtesan]] dances, kabuki, and ''[[Nihon buyo|Nihon buyô]]''.<ref name=tsubaki/> | *''Odori'' 踊 - One of two broad categories of traditional dance, contrasted with ''mai''. ''Odori'' are defined by rhythmic movement of the limbs, and by a freer, more colorful, and more realistic style compared to ''mai''. ''Odori'' dance grows out of popular folk dance traditions, only becoming incorporated into formal/professional dance traditions later. It continues to be central to many folk dance traditions, as well as [[geisha]] and [[courtesan]] dances, kabuki, and ''[[Nihon buyo|Nihon buyô]]''.<ref name=tsubaki/> |