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Born in 1940 in Tokushima, Japan, Akemi Sakurai embarked on her dance journey at the age of seven. She pursued higher education at the Nihon University College of Arts in Tokyo, where she received training in Nihonbuyo under the tutelage of esteemed masters Fujima Monjuro and Chiyo Hanayagi. Her interest in Indian classical dance was ignited during her high…
Journey Timeline
1940
Born
1961
Participated in Rabindranath Tagore's 100th birth anniversary events
1991
Founded her dance school in Japan — Approximate year, based on 30th anniversary in 2021
2021
Her school celebrated its 30th anniversary; she was 81 years old
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