Personal history (Keiin Yoshimura) Performer, choreographer and art director of Kamigata-mai dance, Tokyo 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 : Shamisen music, Gidayu-bushi(story telling on Bunraku), 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 Jiuta [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 Kyoto, 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 Nagoya & 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 .