Personal history (Keiin Yoshimura)

Performer, choreographer and art director of -mai dance, Japan The head of Yoshimura Keiin Kamigata-mai Studio The head of Kamigatamaitomonokai (http://www.kamigatamaitomonokai.org/)

She has learned and practiced not only Kamigata-mai but also many kinds of Japanese traditional culture, performances, martial arts, western cultures and Yoga.

◦ Japanese traditional culture : Tea ceremony, Ikebana(Flower arrangement), ◦ Japanese traditional performances : music, Gidayu-bushi(story telling on ), Noh, Kyogen ◦ Japanese martial arts : Kendo, Kyudo, ◦ Western cultures : playing Piano, singing the Deuch lied, Italian old songs and Arias of Opera ◦ Yoga

◆ Recitals

Nov. 1991 1st Recital The National Theater chamber hall Tokyo, Japan [Yashima] Jiuta[Kodoujyouji] Yamatogaku[Shikinohana]

June 1992 2nd Recital The National Theater chamber hall Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Mizukagami] Jiuta[Utou] Ogie[Kanayatanzen]

Oct. 1993 3rd Recital abc Hall Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Nagoyaobi] Gidayuu[Hanakurabe Shikinokotobuki]

Sept.1994 4th Recital The National Theater chamber hall Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Aoinoue] Jiuta[Kosunoto] Gidayu[Shaberi-Yamanba]

June 1995 5th Recital The National Theater chamber hall Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Naginata-Yashima] Jiuta[Mushinone] Nagauta[Shigure-Saigyo]

July 1996 6th Recital The National Theater chamber hall Tokyo, Japan Kamigatauta[Fumizuki] Jiuta[Kanawa] Icchyubushi[Matsunohagoromo] Jiuta[Nezuminomichiyuki]

Oct. 1996 7th Recital Theater X Tokyo, Japan Utai & Jiuta[Kibune] Creative Dance[Terute]

Nov. 1998 8th Recital The National Theater chamber hall Tokyo, Japan Kamigatauta[Sangokuichi] Jiiuta[Kikunotsuyu] Creative Dance[Gokuraku-Kinngyo]

Nov. 2000 9th Recital Tessenkai Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Mushinone] Creative Dance, Gidayuu[Kaminari] Occidental Music & Noh Music[Yukisagi]

. Oct. 2006 10th Recital Tessenkai Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Tsuki no Keisei] Jiuta[Tohru]

Oct. 2007 11th Recital Kioi Hall Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Aoinoue] Jiuta[Naniwajyuhnitsuki]

Oct. 2009 12th Recital Kioi Hall Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[kitunenoyomeiri] Jiuta[Yuki]

Nov. 2010 13th Recital Kioi Hall Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Kuchikiri] Jiuta[Kanawa]

Nov. 2011 14th Recital Kioi Hall Tokyo, Japan Jiuta[Nagoyaobi] Jiuta[Yashima]

◆ Creative Activity

Oct. 1996 [Terute] Theater X Tokyo, Japan

Nov. 1998 [Gokuraku-Kinngyo] The National Theater chamber hall Tokyo, Japan

Nov. 2000 [Kaminari] Tessenkai Tokyo, Japan

March 2001 [Hommage of Nayotake ] Yotsuya Ward Hall Tokyo, Japan

March 2001 [An Illusion of Ophelia] Shakespeare Country Park Chiba, Japan

Sept.2002 [Hagi no Tsuyu] Nasinoki Jinjya Shrine , Japan

May 2003 [Tohru] Nanzohin Temple Tokyo, Japan

Jun. 2004 [Fumi no Uta] Nanzohin Temple Tokyo, Japan

Jun. 2004 [Kaminari] Kamigatauta Ryokoji Temple Tokyo, Japan

Nov. 2004 [Karatachi no Hana] [Mai] Yaotake Salon Kofu, Japan

Dec. 2004 [Senjyu no mae] Monshuin Temple Ohme, Japan

Jan. 2005 [Kitsune no Yomeiri] Children’s Theater Trivandram Kerala, India

Jan. 2005 [Ukihune] Hojyuji Temple Kyoto, Japan

Feb. 2005 [Ryojinhisyo] Tennoji Temple Tokyo, Japan

Mar. 2005 Dance Theater [Takihime] Takaoka- shiminkaikan Takaoka, Japan

Aug. 2005 Musical Kyogen[Japan-India The Animism road “Kitsune no Yomeiri” ] Kyoto Takaoka Jyohana Kanazawa & Ohme, Japan

Feb. 2008 [Kumoi no Kyoku] Zohjyohji Temple Tokyo, Japan

Apr. 2010 [Nagara no Haru] Nanzoin Temple Tokyo, Japan

Apr. 2010 [Sakuragawa] Sakuragawaisobeinamura shrine Tokyo, Japan

Jan. 2012 [Shigetayu Chidori] Kyoto concert hall Kyoto,Japan

◆ Overseas Public Performances

Jan. 1989 Taipei, Taiwan Jiuta[Takenoen] [Yuki]

Aug. 1992 Suwon, Korea Jiuta [Yuki]

Oct. 1995 Peking, Shanghai & other cities, China Jiuta[Yashima] [Yuki ] [Utou]

Jan. 2001 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2000 Irinjalakuda & Thrissur, Kerala, India [The 1st Kamigatamai stage] Jiuta[Shoujyo] [Kosunoto]

Jan. 2002 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2001 Irinjalakuda Kerala, India [The 2nd Kamigatamai stage] Jiuta[Kanegamisaki] [Kawazu]

July 2002 Pamplona,Navarra,Spain. Kamigatamai de Navarra Festivals 2001 Jiuta[Kosunoto][Yashima] [Aoinoue] [Yachiyojisi]

Jan. 2003 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2002 Irinjalakuda Kerala, India [The 3rd Kamigatamai stage] Jiuta[Kitunenoyomeiri] [Kanawa]

Feb. 2003 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2002 Quilon Kerala, India [The 4rd Kamigatamai stage] with Kamigatamai demonstoration Jiuta [Kanawa]

Dec. 2004 ～ Jan. 2005 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2004 Trivandram & Kalikatt,Kerala, India [The 1st Noh theater in south India] Noh[Hagoromo] [The 1st meeting Noh and Kudhiyattam] [The 5th Kamigatamai stage] Jiuta [Yashima] [Yuki] [The 1st Kamigatamai workshop in Children’s theater] New work [Kitsune no Yomeiri]

Aug. 2005 ～ Sep. 2005 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2005 Collaboration [Japan-India The Animism road “Kitsune no Yomeiri” ] Japan tour, Kyoto Takaoka Jyohana Kanazawa Nagoya & Ohme.

Nov. 2005 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2005 [Kamigatamai demonstration] Jiuta [Yuki] National Dorama School New Delhi, India

[3rd Indira Gandhi Memorial International Cultural Festival 2005] Jiuta [Yuki] Siri Fort Auditorium New Delhi, India Produced by All India Indira Youth Welfare Association

May.2006～Jun.2006 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2006 Spiritual practice by Swami Hari Om Ananda Uttaranchal, India

Jan.2011 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2011 Pilgrimage and Research of ritual performances, Pulanayama of Yoga Kerala, India Feb.2011 [World Dance Forum] Jiuta [Nagoyaobi] Kerala, India

Feb.2011～Mar.2011 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2011 Spiritual practice Sivananda Vedantha Ashram Completion of Teachers' Training Course Spiritual name “Kavita” meaning “poem” Kerala, India

Mar.2012 Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2012 Tantidhatri International Women’s Performing Arts Festival Pondicherry & Aurovill, Tamil Nadu, India

◆ Grants & Awards

Jan. 1991 Special Award at Joint Meet of Japanese Dance Schools sponsored by Japanese Dancing Association Corp. Jiuta[Tamatoriama]

Jan. 1992 Special Award at Joint Meet of Japanese Dance Schools sponsored by Japanese Dancing Association Corp. Jiuta[Utou]

Jan. 1993 Second Award at Joint Meet of Japanese Dance Schools sponsored by Japanese Dancing Association Corp. Jiuta[Yashima] Jan. 1994 Special Award at Joint Meet of Japanese Dance Schools sponsored by Japanese Dancing Association Corp.

Oct. 1995 Grant from The Japan Foundation for the China Tour

July 1996 Second Award at First Tobunokai Meeting sponsored by Dance Promotion Inc. Jiuta[Kanawa]

July 1997 Special Award at Second Tobunokai Meeting sponsored by Dance Promotion Inc. Kamigatauta[Sangokuichi]

Nov. 1998 Grant from The Morimura Foundation for The 8th Recital

Nov.1999 Grant from The Morimura Foundation for the public performances

Nov. 2000 Grant from The Morimura Foundation for the 9th Recital

Jan. 2001 Grant from The Japan Foundation for [Japan-India Traditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2000] the Southern India Tour

March 2002 Grant from The Morimura Foundation for the public service of Tamashii-no-Mai program 2001.

April 2002 Grant from The Japan Foundation , The Agency for Cultural Affairs fiscal 2002 and The Tokyo International Foundation for the Kamigatmai Performances in The Navara Festival 2002 in Spain.

Nov. 2002 Grant from The Agency for Cultural Affairs. The Japanese Government Overseas Study Program for Artists To study Indian classical dance and others for 80days in Kerala, India

Dec. 2004 ～ Jan. 2005 Grant from The Japan Foundation and The Tokyo Government for [Japan-IndiaTraditional Performing Arts Exchange program 2004]

Nov. 2006 Award at 2006 Art Festival by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs as rising traditional dancer. Jiuta[Tohru]

Apr. 2012