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Traditional Classical Japanese Dancers in Chicago

( Uchimoto's at the Opening of the Yaohan)

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Published: June 18, 2008 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025
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Japan Festival at the Yaohan

Courtesy of Mrs. Uchimoto

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Traditional Classical Japanese Dancers in Chicago
Early photos of traditional classical Japanese dance in Chicago beginning in the 1970's. Dancers continue to train at the JASC under the guidance of Fujima Shunojo.
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