Fujima Ryotaro

Professional Nihon Buyo Performer
Certified Instructor of Fujima-ryu School of Japanese Dance
Director, Western Branch, TOSEI-Kai (Fujima-ryu)
President, Japanese Dance Club (JDC)
Board Member, The Canada-Japan Society

Fujima Ryotaro began his Nihon Buyo career at the age of 10. Over the span of more than 50 years, he has performed alongside renowned professional dancers and Kabuki actors on stage, while also dedicating himself to teaching students at his dance studio. For a decade, he also served as a dance instructor for performers of the Takarazuka Revue.

In addition to classical Japanese dance, he has choreographed contemporary Japanese dance in collaboration with municipal governments, visiting more than 20 cities across Japan to teach local citizens and promote the enjoyment of dance.

In 1991, he founded the Japanese Dance Club (JDC), through which he has passionately worked to promote traditional Japanese arts both domestically and internationally. His overseas activities include performances and workshops in France, Canada, Malaysia, and other countries. Notably, in 2011, he was invited by the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar to perform in Yangon.

Demonstrating his lifelong dedication to the arts, Mr. Fujima entered the graduate program at Kyoto University of Art and Design at age 66, and earned his Master’s degree in Art and Culture at the age of 68.

Since 2011, he has served as a board member of the Western Branch of TOSEI-Kai (Fujima-ryu), following his previous role as Regional Director for the Kansai area.

In recognition of his outstanding performance in Musume Dojoji, he was awarded the Osaka Cultural Festival Award in 2012.

Nihon Buyo, or traditional Japanese dance, is a refined performing art that has evolved over the past four centuries. It originated directly from Kabuki Buyo, the dance form that existed before Kabuki developed into full-fledged theater.

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