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Founded in 1981 to create bridge between USA and Japan through classical Japanese dance performances, educational programs, and community workshops.

08/12/2026

Unlock the Grace of Japan: Nihon Buyo Dance Class
Sunday, August 23rd: 11:45AM - 12:30 PM
AnimeNYC - Jacob Javits Center Performance Stage

Discover Nihon Buyo, the refined, classical dance of Japan. A 400-year-old dance form rooted in Kabuki theater, it has come to represent Japanese elegance and tradition. Join us and learn the art of storytelling through graceful, precise movements and fan techniques. Perfect for fans of Japanese culture, history, or anyone looking to learn a unique, artistic, and meditative form of movement. No experience needed! All ages and abilities are welcome. While traditionally taught in yukata, you are welcome to attend in cosplay or western clothes! We will provide dance fans to practice with, as well as a limited number of yukata to try on. Please bring a pair of socks as this class will be taught without shoes.

Tickets to AnimeNYC required.

06/03/2026

🌸Join us for the performance of Japanese classical dance this Saturday, June 6th🌸

Featuring the theme of Sakura (Cherry Blossom), Sachiyo Ito will talk about the importance of Sakura in Japanese culture with slide illustrations, followed by dances inspired by this beautiful theme by the company ensemble.

03/24/2026

Since 2022, Sachiyo Ito and Company has proudly marched in New York City’s Japan Parade, held each spring along the breathtaking stretch of Central Park West. This year’s parade will take place on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 1:00 PM.

03/23/2026

Odori-zome:
Sachiyo Ito and Company Japanese Dance School Celebrating Spring

03/07/2026

The annual “Odori-zome” (First Dance of the Year) presented by the Sachiyo Ito and Company Dance School was held on Sunday, March 1 at 3:00 PM at the Gibney Dance Center in Manhattan. The event had originally been scheduled for January 25 but was postponed due to snow.

In addition to performances of classical Japanese dance by students from diverse cultural backgrounds and multiple generations, guest artists also appeared, including the New York Taiko Aiko Kai (NYTAK) and singer Yoko Yamash*ta. A book-signing event was also held to celebrate the publication of Sachiyo Ito’s book Memoirs of Memories.

The program featured 15 dances, including an original work based on Chinese poetry, as well as kabuki-style dances choreographed and directed by Ito, and dance works celebrating the arrival of spring.

In the finale, the theme “Love” was expressed through the song “Heal the World,” performed with guitar by TOMOYA OGAWA and vocal by Asu-mi. The audience joined in the chorus, creating a warm and moving moment. All 116 seats in the venue were filled, and the event concluded with great success.

CulturalExchange SpringDance

09/15/2025

Dear Friends, it is with deep appreciation that we share the final installment of Sachiyo Sensei’s inspiring memoir - her heartfelt Postscript that brings the story of her extraordinary 53-year journey in America to a close.

In this reflective conclusion, Sachiyo Sensei looks back on her path “swift as an arrow,” acknowledging both her artistic limitations and her unwavering devotion to sharing authentic Japanese dance with the world.

She traces her evolution from traditional performances to universal themes, from her Dojoji series to her community work and the transformative Salon Series. With characteristic humility, she embraces her identity as “Kawara Kojiki” (riverbank beggar) - a term once used dismissively for wandering performers, but which she wears with honor alongside legendary artists like Okuni, the founder of Kabuki.

Most poignantly, Sachiyo Sensei reflects on how this memoir became not just a record of performances and travels, but “a quest of self” - a profound meditation on life, identity, and what it means to be human.

Her closing message, echoing her mother’s loving words to “not catch cold,” extends that same care to all of us, reminding us that we are surrounded by love in countless forms. This beautiful conclusion celebrates both the end of an incredible artistic journey and the timeless wisdom gained along the way.

Thank you for joining us on this remarkable literary journey with Sachiyo Sensei.

https://www.dancejapan.com/s/Clsoing-Statement.pdf

04/14/2025

Join us for the Japan Parade on May 10th!

We would love to have you, our supporters and friends, join us to march in the Japan Parade on Saturday, May 10th, along Central Park West. We will teach you simple gestures to use with dance fans for parading. If needed, we are happy to arrange a yukata for you.

Please email us at [email protected] for more information.

03/24/2025

Dear Friends, we here at Sachiyo Ito and Company can’t wait to see the first flowers of Spring! We have several performances and events planned, and we hope you can join us!

Japanese Classical Dance Performances

Saturday, March 29
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Tidal Basin ANA Stage, Washington D.C.
3:25pm - 3:55pm
Info: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/tidal-basin

Sunday, April 13
Bloomfest!
Main Stage, Branch Brook Park, Newark N.J.
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Info: https://essexcountyparks.org/parks/branch-brook-park/calendar/bloomfest

Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27
Weekends In Bloom
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn N.Y.
Saturday April 26: 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Sunday April 27: 12pm and 1:30pm
Info: https://www.bbg.org/visit/event/weekends_in_bloom

02/28/2025

Learn about dance and poetry of Japan, Japanese culture, including how to dress in kimono, and create a communal art of dance and poetry (haiku and Waka) inspired by the Japanese tradition.

02/24/2025

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to share Chapter 13 of Sachiyo Sensei’s memoir, titled “New Year Greeting,” which opens 2025 with a profound exploration of dance as a mirror of culture. In this illuminating chapter, Sachiyo Sensei reflects on her 55-year journey of using Japanese dance as a bridge between cultures, particularly through her “Japanese Culture through Dance” program. She shares heartwarming stories about teaching diverse students - from young Broadway aspirants to seniors rediscovering their cultural memories. The chapter offers special insight into the tradition of Odori-zome (New Year’s Dance), where her international students celebrate their progress. She also explores the deeper meaning of the bow in Japanese dance, revealing how this seemingly simple gesture creates a sacred space for learning and mutual respect. As we navigate our increasingly digital world, her reflections on the importance of human connection through traditional arts feel particularly timely and valuable.

https://www.dancejapan.com/s/Chapter-13.pdf

Also available here:
https://www.japanculture-nyc.com/sachiyo-ito-memoir

Stay tuned for more chapters as Sachiyo Sensei continues to share her wisdom and experiences!

All the best,

Sachiyo Ito and Company

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New York, NY

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11am - 12pm

Website

http://dancejapan.com/

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