Junko (Nagahama) Fisher
Traditional Okinawan Dancer
| Junko was born in Yomitan Village, on the main island of Okinawa, Japan. Her late uncle, who was a professional actor of Taishin Za and dancer of Okinawa Dance Company, took Junko to the theater when she was only six months, to play the part of a baby in a play, a part for which she was well suited at the time. Junko began practicing Ryukyu Dance at the age of five, when her mother, also a dancer, began taking Junko along to dance school. Starting with her first performance as age of seven, at the Yomitan Village Town Hall. She had numerous performance experiences during her years in Okinawa. Junko moved to Tokyo after graduating high school, and studied Japanese traditional dance at the Gojo Ryu School while she was attending collage. She attained certificate of Natori, Gojo Miyano. Her first performance in that style was at the National Theater in Tokyo in 1985. Junko has 27 years' experience dancing, including Japanese and Okinawan dance. Junko is a member of Miyagi Ryu Nosho Kai, studying Ryukyu Dance under Hateruma Nanae. She resides in New York City and performs at numerous cultural events and recitals in the New York area, focusing on the Ryukyu Performing Arts. Junko offers lectures, workshops and other educational programs in public forums. Press
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Summer
Dance Workshops!
Saturday,
May
31, 2008 Jorday’s
Dance Studio
Ryushu Kan
Dojo
Adults, children and beginners are welcome at all events. Please book your seat today at (718) 631-2637, or by emailing Junko@JunkoFisher.com! |
Junko's Past Performances
 A Look at Japanese Culture, 2008 William E. Cottle Elementary School, Eastchester, NY
May
3, 2008 April
10, 2008 March
29, 2008 January
20, 2008 June
9, 2007 May
6, 2007 May
5, 2007 March
25, 2007
March 20, 2007 February
5, 2007 January
20, 2007 November
19, 2006 June
11, 2006 May
7, 2006
May 6, 2006 March
18, 2006 February
9, 2006 November
9, 2005 May
2005
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