it involves precise choreography and formidable dedication. and when it comes to kabuki performers you have to start young as tim allman explains. a new star makes his debut on the boards of tokyo s kabuki za theatre. it is the usual colourful display of swordplay and dance. but the new kid on the block is exactly that a kid. maholo terajima is ten years old and has been fascinated by kabuki for as long as he can remember. but there is a big difference between watching and doing. i need to make sure not to get the choreography or the lines wrong, he says, and don t forget movements for a fight scene .
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The son of a renowned actress and grandson of a famed kabuki actor, 10-year-old Maholo Terajima has made history as the first recognized dual national to make his debut in the art form.