My project recently was awarded a grant from the Japanese American Confinment Sites program of the National Park Service.

Taiko drummer Johnny Mori said that watching Sumako dance to Hiroshimas music would give him chicken skin.I didnt study with Sumako-sensei directly but my sensei (Azuma Kikusue) studied with her.

I remember my first impression of Sumako.15 at the James Armstrong Theater in Torrance.Beloved dance instructor Sumako Azuma remembered.

so good at choregraphing to beats and to stories.she was so mature as a Japanese dancer.

Photos by ALBERT LIENAzuma Kikuhikari.

She was the most graceful dancer i ever saw.They provide an opportunity to strengthen your roots and build resilience.

and hearing by the word of God.its the source of the River Jordan.

It means choosing faith over fear.but the sun always breaks through.