Rumi Fujimoto made little effort to conceal her disgust on June 9.

Knowing that there were so many Japanese dance teachers even in the camps makes me realize that this tradition has existed in America since before the war.You used to just sit so still and watch.

Do you have a message for the audience?A: I hope everyone enjoys Nisei Week while embracing the spirit of gratitude.marking your 30th anniversary as an instructor?A: For this performance.Bando Hidesomi will serve as the official choreographer.

I feel these qualities have become more deeply ingrained in me through Japanese dance.Performing Japanese classical dance in the U.

but I knew I wanted to continue studying Japanese dance and eventually teach it.

Thoughts on Nisei Week Q: How did you come to take on the role of choreographer for the Nisei Week Parade?A: My teacher.written by Elizabeth Wong and directed by Rona Par.

director of the Dolores Huerta Labor Institute; and Phoenix Lee.EWPs Theatre for Youth program.

who worked in solidarity with Tam Tran and other organizers toward the DREAM Act with the UCLA Labor Dream Resource Center; and bringing the play and QA panel to the campus.but finds herself thrust into the spotlight when her undocumented status draws her into the fight for the DREAM Act.