Traditional Japanese Dancer
Kimono Expert
Kimono Meet-up Sakura Hime organizer
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Biography
I am a Japanese dance artist. I have been trained in Shin Buyo (the modern style of Nihon Buyo) since the age of 6. With 14 years of experience in this dance form, I have learned in portraying the essence of Japanese culture through graceful movements and expressive gestures. Its beauty lies in its ability to express complex emotions and themes through precise movements and gestures, while also showcasing the intricate interplay between movement and music.
I have performed at various prestigious venues such as Japan Event for Luxus (2019) and Japan Festival Berlin in Urania and has received accolades for my performances. I have also had the opportunity to introduce Japanese culture through my dance to students of all ages, including at Picasso-Grundschule and Elementary school Randow Berlin.
Drawing from my experiences in learning various aspects of Japanese traditional culture, including tea ceremony, calligraphy, and kimono dressing, I carry a deep appreciation and understanding of Japanese culture.
My roots trace back to the once-thriving kimono industry of my hometown, Tokamachi in Niigata Prefecture, which has inspired my career in contributing to regional revitalization through kimono-related activities.
With a strong foundation in Japanese dance, I am wholeheartedly committed to sharing my passion for Japanese culture with audiences around the world, primarily through captivating Japanese dance performances. I am excited to bring my talent and expertise to your event and create a memorable and authentic experience for all attendees.
Traditional Japanese Dance Performance
at Japan Festival 2019
Sakura Sakura
My Story
I learned Shin Buyo (the modern style of Nihon Buyo) in Japan for 14 years solely from my instructor. In the tradition of this art, dancers would perform the Instructor’s choreography, however as an avant-gardiste, I create my own choreographies thanks to my unique aesthetic sense and a desire to convey specific messages. I infuse my choreography with personal expression, my individuality and artistic vision, creating captivating and meaningful dance pieces. In essence, the foundation of my dance lies in Shin Buyo, extending beyond the framework of Japanese traditional dance. I dance to various genres of music, collaborate with artists from diverse backgrounds, and infuse my performances with my unique message.
Yosakoi Bushi
Performance Highlights
Road Show campaign
2022 - present
- Furnitures which are made in Hokkaido, Japan
- Perform for an exhibition and do Japanese calligraphy
- To give an emotions to the customers
Japanmarkt Berlin
2018 - present
Japanmarkt Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- The only existing Japan Festival in Berlin
- Perform Nihon Buyo
- Provide Kimono/Yukata fashion shows and Kimono Workshops
Es gibt nichts
30.06.2024
Kulturraum Mainzer 7, Berlin, Germany
- Performed at 48 Stunden Neukölln
- Improvisation of Nihon Buyo with poets by Minako Matsuishi and Shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) music by Peter Pütz
Natsumatsuri
27.06.2024
Japanese Park, Athens, Greece
- Japanese summer festival organised by Japanese Embassy in Greece
- Performed Nihon Buyo
- Conducted workshops on Bon Odori (Japanese folk dance)
Suntory Wisky New Product Launch
03.06.2024
November Brasserie, Berlin, Germany
- Performed for Suntory whisky tasting event
East European Comic Con
2023 - present
Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania
- Kimono dressing workshop at the booth by Japanese Embassy in Romania showcasing Japanese culture
- Conducted workshops on Bon Odori (Japanese folk dance)
Dance Teaching Highlights
JAPONSKI DAN
11.10.2023
Mcc Celjski Mladinski Center, Cejle, Slovenia
- Performed Nihon Buyo
- Performed a traditional Japanese tea ceremony demonstration and offered attendees the experience of enjoying matcha tea
Cultural Events in Garten der Welt
2022 - present
Garten der Welt, Berlin, Germany
- Performed for Culture Meet Garten in 2022
- Conducted workshops on Bon Odori (Japanese folk dance) for Kirschblütenfest in 2024
Kimono Dressing Presentation
17.09.2022
Book Fest
05.06.2022
Karnival der Kulturen
2017 ~ 2020
Japan Event for Lexus
16.11.2019
Nami Airando 2019
31.08.2019
Copenhagen Sakura Festival
27/28.04.2019
Japanische Kirschbrüte Festival
03.2018
Japan Festival Berlin
2017 ~ 2019
Slovenské národné museum, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Event organised by Japanese embassy in Slovakia
Romexpo, Bucharest, Romania
- Performed Nihon Buyo at the booth by Japanese Embassy showcasing Japanese culture
- Provided Kimono dressing (Kitsuke) presentation
- Conducted workshops on a Kimono and Bon Odori (Japanese folk dance)
By Kashiwa-ren
- Creator of a new Bon Odori "Berlin Ondo"
- Bon Odori (traditional Japanese folk dance) demonstration with Kashiwa-ren
Lexus Forum, Berlin, Germany
- Performed for customer's party
Wyspa na Weekend, Slodowa Island, Poland
- Performed for Nami Airando in Poland
- Conducted Bon Odori lecture and danced with audiences
Langelinie Park, Kopenhagen, Danmark
- Event organised by Japanese embassy in Denmark
Schönhauser Allee Arcaden, Berlin, Germany
- Performed for Japanisches Kirscheblütenfest
Urania Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- The largest Japan Festival before pandemic
Traditional Japanese dance lesson for Opera Madama Butterfly
04.2022//02~03.2020
Artistic research of Japanese dance for the project “Offensive Dance for Berlin for young audiences”
03~05.2022
Musiktheater im Revier, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- To provide choreography to main singers and chorus groups
- To teach traditional Japanese dance
Berlin
- To teach traditional Japanese dance
- To host the dancers for Japanese tea ceremony
- To describe Japanese culture/society
- To introduce Kimono culture