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Miki Orihara
BornDecember 1, 1960
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation(s)Dance Artist, educator, director, curator, Regisseur of Martha Graham Dance Company
Years active1987-2015 Martha Graham Dance Company

2017-recent Dance On Ensemble

2017 Miki Orihara Solo Concert series "RESONANCE"
Notable workThe Bessie Award
Websitemikiorihara.com

Miki Orihara‘’‘ born in Tokyo, Japan , a former principal dancer of the Martha Graham Dance Company(1987-2015), curator/director - NuVu Festival, NYC Performer - Dance On Ensemble (2017-current)


Early Life

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Born in Tokyo, Japan. Practice acting, singing and dancing at Gekidan Wakakusa :Children Troup Wakakusa (1966-1971), then studied with Nanako Yamada Modern Dance Studio (1971-1979). Attend Bunka Gakuin High School (1976-1979)upon graduation, moved to New York. Studied at The Joffrey Ballet School, received a scholarship at the Alvin Ailey School and the Martha Graham School. The Martha Graham Ensemble member since 1984-1987, then The Martha Graham Dance Company in 1987

Career

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