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Hanakawa Kacho

Japanese Dancer / Member of the Aoi Dance Promotion Association

Biography

Born in Chiba Prefecture. After attending Konodai Girls' Academy from elementary school through high school, she graduated from Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature. She studied Japanese dance from a young age and made her stage debut at the National Theatre Grand Theater at the age of four. Since then, she has performed in numerous classical and new dance productions, continuing to preserve tradition and explore new forms of dance expression. In 2013, she attained the Hanakawa School Natori certification. Currently a member of the Aoi Dance Promotion Association, she continues to perform on stage as a dancer, while also nurturing the next generation and promoting the appeal of Japanese dance.

Major Stage Appearances

2000: Tokiwazu "Onatsu Kyoran" (The Village Child) (National Theatre Large Theater)

2002: Nagauta "Otsukisama" (The Moon) (National Theatre Small Theater)

2003: Nagauta "Fujimusume" (The Fujimusume) (National Theatre Small Theater)

2004: Kiyomoto "Odoke Nari Tamatori" (The Dancing Tamatori) (National Theatre Large Theater)

2013: Nagauta "Futari Dojoji" (The Two Dojoji) (National Theatre Large Theater) / Acquired the Natori title of Hanakawa School

2016: Kiyomoto "Ju Aoi Maiyousai" (National Theatre Large Theater)

2019: Tokiwazu "Tsuri Onna" (The Fishing Woman) (Asakusa Public Hall)

2023: Danjo Dojoji (Dancing Man and Woman Dojoji) (National Theatre Large Theater)

2024: Renjishi (Renjishi) (Asakusa Public Hall/Cerulean Tower Noh Theater)

2025 Tokiwazu "Toto Shishi" (Kioi Hall/Asakusa Public Hall), etc.

Performance Style and Characteristics

Hanakawa Kacho has captivated audiences with her rich emotional expression, tailored to each role, while cherishing the intricate movements of classical dance. While rooted in tradition, she is unique in her pursuit of dance expression that reaches contemporary audiences. She is particularly renowned for her expressiveness in large-scale pieces such as "Fujimusume," "Dojoji," and "Renjishi."

Activities

In addition to performing in dance shows, she actively participates in cultural exchange through dance, centering on her stage appearances at Asakusa Public Hall and the National Theater. She also promotes the appeal of Japanese dance through social media.