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Traditional Japanese Dancer​

Kimono Expert

Kimono Meet-up Sakura Hime organizer

​©️photostju

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

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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

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Performance Highlights

Road Show campaign 

2022 - present

CondeHause Europe GmbH 

- 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

*Berlin Omikoshi on YouTube

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

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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 

Video Appearance

Zen - Kimono short movie

YouTube Channel:
Datteläter 2023
(Produced by ARD and ZDF)
SAG MIR,woher mein traditioneller tanz stammt

Charity Children
"She still wants you"
Giesha (Music video)

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