Chiharu OKANOStarts learning classic ballet at the age of 4. At 18 enters Jan Women's College of Physical Education to study jazz dance and modern dance. In 1991 finds a mentor in Shoji Kojima and performs in many of his works. In 1988 participates in "Triana" of Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 1999 awarded accessit in New Face Competition of Japan Association of Flamenco (category: solo performance). In 2005 attends the Flamenco Festival at Sai-no-Kuni Saitama Arts Theater with Yoko Komatsubara and Shoji Kojima. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2008 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Kanako MAEDABorn in Kanagawa Prefecture.
In 1991 starts learning flamenco. In 1994 enters Shoji Kojima Flamenco Institute. Making a debut in Memoria, appears in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances. In 1996 wins Encouragement Prize at New Face Competition of Japan Association of Flamenco (category: group performance). In 1998 participates in "Triana" of Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 2003 wins Encouragement Prize at New Face Competition of Japan Association of Flamenco (category: solo performance). In 2005 attends the Flamenco Festival at Sai-no-Kuni Saitama Arts Theater with Yoko Komatsubara and Shoji Kojima. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2009 studies with Domingo Ortega. The same year performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Ayumi YANAGIYABorn in Tokyo, learns flamenco with Shoji Kojima from her earliest childhood. In 1998 becomes a member of Ballet Shoji Kojima Flamenco. In 1998 participates in "Triana" of Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. Making a debut in Homenaje a García Lorca, appears in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances. In 2004 wins Encouragement Prize at New Face Competition of Japan Association of Flamenco (category: group performance). In 2005 appears in Sabigatana: Fantasy at Period of Warring States, a dance performance conceived and directed by Haruka Ueda at Tokyo National Museum, and the same year attends the Flamenco Festival at Sai-no-Kuni Saitama Arts Theater with Yoko Komatsubara and Shoji Kojima. In 2006 studies in Spain with Israel Galván. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2009 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Mitsuharu SEKIBorn in Tokio in 1973.
In 1997 finds a mentor in Kojima. Making a debut in 1929 (2000), appears in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances. In 2002 win the Encouragement Prize at New Face Competition of Japan Association of Flamenco (category: solo performance). In 2003 Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 2005 appears in Sabigatana: Fantasy at Period of Warring States, a dance performance conceived and directed by Haruka Ueda at Tokyo National Museum. The same year tours Germany and Portugal on a governmental project that celebrates EU-Japan Year of People-to-People Exchange. In 2009 appears in desnudo vol.3 Shoji Kojima: a Gift of Soul, a pruduction of ARTE Y SOLERA. The same year performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Tomoya MATSUDABorn in Yamagata Prefecture in 1984.
In 1998 finds a mentor in Shoji Kojima. Makes a debut in Sonidos negros (Black Sounds) and appears in all of appears in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances. In 2003 takes part in Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 2004 studies with Cristina Hoyos in Japan. In 2005 appears in Sabigatana: Fantasy at Period of Warring States, a dance performance conceived and directed by Haruka Ueda at Tokyo National Museum. The same year tours Germany and Portugal on a governmental project that celebrates EU-Japan Year of People-to-People Exchange. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2008 wins Encouragement Prize at New Face Competition of Japan Association of Flamenco (category: solo performance). In 2009 appears in desnudo vol.3 Shoji Kojima: a Gift of Soul, a pruduction of ARTE Y SOLERA. The same year performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Satoyo KAMATABorn in Saitama Prefecture.
After studying classic ballet, jazz dance and theater performance, starts learning flamenco with Shoji Kojima in 1998. Makes a debut in 1929 in 2000 to appear later in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances except Allende Las Fronteras. In 2003 participates in Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 2005 attends the Flamenco Festival at Sai-no-Kuni Saitama Arts Theater with Yoko Komatsubara and Shoji Kojima. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima.
Etsuko KIUCHIBorn in Aichi Prefecture.
In 1997 finds a mentor in Shoji Kojima.
Makes a debut in 1929 (2000). In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2009 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Tamaki KINOSHITABorn in Hiroshima Prefecture.
In 1999 starts learning with Shoji Kojima. In 2002 makes a debut in Cuadro flamenco, and later appears in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances.
In 2003 participates in Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2009 and 2009 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Yumiko KOJIMABorn in Tokyo.
Starts learning with Shoji Kojima at the age of 5. In 1990 performes in the 1st Flamenco Festival held by Japan Association of Flamenco. In 2001 makes a debut in Fantasía Atlántida. Later on, appears in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances. In 2003 participates in Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 2005 attends the Flamenco Festival at Sai-no-Kuni Saitama Arts Theater with Yoko Komatsubara and Shoji Kojima. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2009 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Yoko SAITOBorn in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Finds a mentor in Shoji Kojima in 1997. Makes a debut in 1929 (2000), and appears later in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances. In 2003 participates in Ambulant Art Festival of Agency for Cultural Affairs. In 2005 appears in Sabigatana: Fantasy at Period of Warring States, a dance performance conceived and directed by Haruka Ueda at Tokyo National Museum. The same year attends the Flamenco Festival at Sai-no-Kuni Saitama Arts Theater with Yoko Komatsubara and Shoji Kojima. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2008 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Moegi HATABorn in Tokyo.
Finds a mentor in Shoji Kojima in 1998.
Making a debut in Cuadro flamenco in 2002, appears in all of Kojima's regularly-scheduled performances. In 2007 takes part in Nacional Cultural Festival in Tokushima. In 2008 and 2009 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Ayako ObayashiBorn in Tokyo.
Finds a mentor in Shoji Kojima in 2003.
Makes a debut in Allende Las Fronteras in 2008. The same year performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan. In 2009 performes in La Celestina.
Haruna KUBOTABorn in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Starts learning flamenco at the age of 2 and modern ballet at 3. In her infancy goes to Spain to learn with masters such as Merche Esmeralda. Currently is studying at Theater Section of Nihon University College of Art. Finds a mentor in Shoji Kojima in 2009. The same year performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan. Makes a debut in La Celestina.
Yayoi SEKIBorn in Tokyo.
In 1994 performes in Tenko-sei, a theatrical work at Aoyama Round Theatre. In 1997 learns ballroom dancing. In 2004 starts learning with Shoji Kojima and makes a debut in Allende las Fronteras in 2008. In 2009 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan. Makes a debut in La Celestina.
Junko TAKEUCHIBorn in Tokyo.
Learns classic ballet with Nobuko Suzuki. After years of learning modern ballet and jazz dance, starts learning flamenco with Shoji Kojima in 2004. In 2009 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan. Makes a debut in La Celestina.
Konomi TSUMORIBorn in Okayama Prefecture.
In 1994 starts learning flamenco with Shoji Kojima. In 2004 makes a debut in Adentro. In 2008 and 2009 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan.
Mitsuko HAMAMOTOBorn in Tokyo.
In 1999 starts learning flamenco with Shoji Kojima. In 2004 makes a debut in Adentro. The next year appears in ROMANCE. In 2008 performes in the commemorative events for 400th anniversary of the ship La San Francisco tossed ashore in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, and the Friendship Mexico-Japan. Makes a debut in La Celestina.