Minimalism of Stage Lights

Lighting for nihon buyoh performances is radically different from what would be used for most western dance performances. The necessaries: no shadows, no colours, no moody effects. Nihon buyoh requires bright, but warm white light that will show the true colours of the costumes and the shape of the dancer's body. The one place colour may be used is on the cyclorama -- usually a blue light is used to indicate an evening sky, or a gold one used is used to indicate daytime. Occasionally follow spots, or specials, may be built into the story to show a special entrance or moment -- but rarely.