org/taste to support or purchase a ticket to this years “Taste of Kizuna” dinner experience.

she was so mature as a Japanese dancer.Photos by ALBERT LIENAzuma Kikuhikari.

She was the most graceful dancer i ever saw.This was the first occasion for Azuma Kotobuki Kai to publicly gather and honor her legacy.The ages of the dancers ranged from four years old to 84-year-old Fumi Miyatake.

She lives in Kauai and flies to Southern California once a month to conduct classes.She was just uniquely talented at dancing and choreography and music.

I reflected she should have been an NEA award winner.

with precise powerful movements set to the rhythms of taiko.and its a challenge no one is prepared to face.

and those who donated can ask for a refund.and so much that still needs to be navigated.

In a statement provided to People magazine by Pidgeon.My mother and I have remained completely transparent and have not misled or taken advantage of anyone.