Chikako Iwahori
Japan / NYC, USA

Performer and a teacher of the following courses:

• Gumboot Dancing

Born in Tokyo, she started to dance as a child studying ballet, tap, jazz, African-dance, baton-twirling and Karate, in which she holds a black belt. In 1995 she moved to New York to study with legendary tap masters. She has danced for several years with Feraba the African rhythm tap company, as well as Keba Cissoko's West African music band, Tamalalou and Akim Funk Buddha's Dha Fuzion. She has been dancing with Manhattan Tap led by Heather Cornell for several years. Ms. Iwahori is a performer with a charming charisma.

CHIKAKO IWAHORI on Tokyosta kotoisin oleva karismaattinen tanssija, joka on asunut New Yorkissa monta vuotta. Hän on esiintynyt mm. Feraba the African rhyhtm tap companyn ja Kega Cissoko's West African rhythm music bandin kanssa. Viimeiset vuodet hän on ollut kiinnitettynä Manhattan Tapissä.