All of us at Sachiyo Ito and Company/Dancejapan wish you peace, good health and joy in the New Year!

In 2018, thanks to your enduring support, we were able to complete our mile stone, the 20^th Year Season of Salon Series, the on-going series of performances and lecture demonstrations on the performing arts of Japan. With world class guest artists and speakers, the program has artistically and intellectually educated and inspired NY audiences. Under the theme of the future generation of traditional performing arts”, three programs of Salon Series were presented and enjoyed by our supporting audiences: Japanese Dance and Experimental Workshop and Forum for the Very Young; Traditional Japanese Dance and Theater in Contemporary Performing Arts; Expression in Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Dance; and enjoyed by our supporting audiences.

For the 2019 Salon Series, the following  topics are planned:
 
Salon Series #64: Dances   and Cultures of the Himalayas and  Japan on March 17;

Salon Series #65: On the Human Spirit  on June 9, 2019; 

Salon Series #66: The Sun, or the Moon? on October 21, 2019.

Our charity services such as Free Japanese Dance Workshop for Children at libraries and schools, and Free Japanese Dance Performance at geriatric centers throughout the boroughs of the City of New York will continue to contribute to the diverse communities of New York City.

As an NPO, our mission is to continue to serve our community of New York. Your tax-deductible donations will be greatly appreciated and will  help us meet our mission and achieve our aspirations. Donations may be made through the secure PayPal link on our website.

Again, wishing you a wonderful New Year!

Sachiyo Ito, Artistic Director Bowing to your support of the 64th year of my dancing.

Ruth Abrahams, Chair Board of Director

From the Comments on Salon Series 20^th Year Season:

 

“It was both a privilege and a great joy to attend your magnificent performance today.

 I particularly love your solo “To the Sea”; it conveys a feeling of eternity and continuity

to me.  Your movement is subtle, delicate, but unforgettable.” -Christa Meadows

 

“Lovely theme – water – well interpreted by Ito Sensei’s fans in her solo, cranes were most elegant and calming to watch.”–Dalienne Majors


“It was awesome!” -Jong Koo Lee

 

“Beautiful and awesome.” -Anonymous

Visit our website for all the latest news and information about Sachiyo Ito & Company. dancejapan.com

ARTICLE
“Sachiyo Ito & Co. brings classical dance to Japanese Festival”
By Sarah Bryan Miller | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Ma means space. Ma means nothing. Ma means breath. Sachiyo Ito began her 49th Salon explaining breath techniques used by Kabuki actors to transmit emotions to the audience. After warmly encouraging her Salon audience to inhale, smile, exhale and smile, Ito effectively demonstrated the vital energy areas of the body: hara – lower abdomen, diaphragm and throat…

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The 30th Anniversary Concert was held on October 23. 2011 at Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City.  Dances in the program included classical, and contemporary works choreographed by Sachiyo Ito.

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“Sachiyo Ito and Company Day” in the City of New York!

The Office of the Mayor has officially proclaimed October 23. 2011 as  “Sachiyo Ito and Company Day” in the city of New York.  [view proclamation]. The proclamation was presented to Sachiyo Ito and Company by the Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg at the Anniversary concert.