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Rising Stars Alumni Buddy Up with Students from JSPACC

and fun props from Mighty Little Studio.

Performing Japanese classical dance in the U.but I knew I wanted to continue studying Japanese dance and eventually teach it.

Rising Stars Alumni Buddy Up with Students from JSPACC

Thoughts on Nisei Week Q: How did you come to take on the role of choreographer for the Nisei Week Parade?A: My teacher.As I continue practicing Japanese dance.the choreographer for the 83rd Nisei Week Japanese Festival Parade.

Rising Stars Alumni Buddy Up with Students from JSPACC

Thats why I want to keep going.The fact that they upheld those traditions under such extreme conditions made me feel that theres no excuse for us today not to carry them on.

Rising Stars Alumni Buddy Up with Students from JSPACC

both of us carrying forward our mentors legacies.

My students come from diverse backgrounds — some are Japanese American.Temple City High School; Queen Serena Hui Guo.

Rakin is the first member from Alhambra in the 120-year history of the Rose Court.California Institute of Technology; Livia Amy de Paula

California Institute of Technology; Livia Amy de Paula.Rakin is the first member from Alhambra in the 120-year history of the Rose Court