noun
kumi odori; traditional Ryūkyūan dance style
A classical performing art from Okinawa, combining music, dance, and drama. Often performed at festivals and cultural events.
組踊は琉球王国時代に生まれた伝統芸能です。
Kumi odori is a traditional performing art that originated during the Ryūkyū Kingdom era.
毎年秋に、国立劇場おきなわで組踊の公演
Every autumn, there is a kumi odori performance at the National Theatre Okinawa.
From 組 (kumi, 'group, set') + 踊り (odori, 'dance'). The term refers to a choreographed group dance-drama developed in the Ryūkyū Kingdom.