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 kit available on request
For information, contact
Junko@JunkoFisher.com

 

Yes, this is really Junko!
Junko in full regalia in 2007

Summer Dance Workshops!

Saturday, May 31, 2008
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Jorday’s Dance Studio
102-30 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY


Saturday, June 21st, 2008

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ryushu Kan Dojo
1256 Waverly Avenue, Farmingville (Long Island), NY

 

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


taken by Larry Fisher, Junko at the Long Island Cherry Blossom Festival, May 2008 taken by Larry Fisher, Junko at the Long Island Cherry Blossom Festival, May 2008
Junko at Long Island Cherry Blossom Festival, May 2008

taken by Larry Fisher -- A Look at Japanese Culture, William E. Cottle Elementary School, Eastchester, NY
A Look at Japanese Culture, 2008
William E. Cottle Elementary School, Eastchester, NY

taken by Larry Fisher, Junko's 2007 recital
2007 Recital

7th Annual Sakura Matsuri Festival, Charles B. Wang Center Theater, Stony Brook, NY, May 2007-- photo by Eiko Tamaki
Long Island Cherry Blossom Festival, Charles B. Wang Center, 2007

White Plains Sakura Matsuri May 2007 -- photo by LFisher
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival, 2007

Nnatukui Bushi dance (Junko at Westchester Cherry Blossoms Festival) -- photo by LFisher
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival, 2006

Junko at the First Stamford Karate Invitational Tournament, Stamford, CT, November 2006 -- photo by Eiko Tamaki
Stamford Karate Invitational Tournament

Junko and guests at the recital The Folk Arts of Okinawa, Tenri Cultural Insititute of New York, June 2006 -- photo by Eiko Tamaki
Junko's 2006 recital


Junko performing Japanese Traditional Dance in Tokyo
Japanese dance performance, Tokyo

 



May 4, 2008
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival
Delfino Park, 53 Lake Street, White Plains

May 3, 2008
Long Island Cherry Blossom Festival
Charles B. Wang Center, State University of New York at Stony Brook

April 10, 2008
Lecture/Performance -- A Look at Japanese Culture
William E. Cottle Elementary School, Eastchester, NY

March 29, 2008
Asian American Cultural Festival
Charles B. Wang Center, State University of New York at Stony Brook

January 20, 2008
New Year Celebration

Japanese-American Learning Center
Scarsdale, NY

June 9, 2007
Summer Dance Workshop
Arts Cure Center Dance Studio
Long Island City, NY

May 6, 2007
White Plains Cherry Blossom Festival
Turnure Park
Westchester, NY
Video (Flash player required)

May 5, 2007
7th Annual Sakura Matsuri Festival
Charles B. Wang Center Theater
Stony Brook, Long Island, NY

March 25, 2007
Recital: Okinawan Traditional Dance and Music
Middle Country Public Library, Seldon, NY

March 20, 2007
Performance for The Rotary Club
The Crown Plaza Hotel
Westchester, NY

February 5, 2007
Eastern Suffolk BOCES' Arts-in-Education program for public schools
Introduction to Japanese Culture through Taiko Drums, Folk Songs & Dance
St. James Elementary School, St. James, NY

January 20, 2007
New Year Celebration Gala
Charles B. Wang Center
State University of New York at Stony Brook

November 19, 2006
The First Annual Stamford Karate Invitational Tournament
Stamford, CT

http://www.shotojuku.com/joejoe2006.html

June 11, 2006
Recital: The Folk Arts of Okinawa
Tenri Cultural Institute of New York
Greenwich Village, NY

May 7, 2006
White Plains Sakura Matsuri
Westchester, NY

May 6, 2006
Haru Matsuri
Brookhaven National Laboratories, Berkner Hall
Long Island, NY
http://www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/PR_display.asp?prID=06-38

March 18, 2006
Haru no Mai Festival
Nippon Community Center
Westchester, NY

February 9, 2006
New Year Festival
Japan Community Center
Anaheim, CA

November 9, 2005
Yomitan Performing Arts Festival
Okinawa, Japan

May 2005
Westchester Cherry Blossom Festival
White Plains, NY

 

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