SEJSCC board member Ernie Nishii.

and my mother felt that something like Japanese classical dance might suit me better than sports.I hope I can continue dancing and give something back in return for all theyve given me.

Many people from those communities still support and watch over me today.Q: What is your approach when teaching Japanese dance?A: I try to be clear and gentle in my instruction.and the attitude of learning with respect — which I find deeply appealing.

but I stayed at the iemotos (head familys) home and learned many things.observe training sessions with other students and actors.

By TOMOKO NAGAIRAFU STAFF WRITERBando Hidesomi.

I would sit quietly in the studio.000 gathered for a brief rally before marching down Colorado Blvd.

and were adamant that this is a pivotal moment to defend for democracy in the U.the rallies were incident-free.

Demonstrations were also staged across the Americas and overseas.The New York City Police Department reported zero arrests across the city during the duration of protests there.