Manizia

1981: Moved to the USA. Active dancer based in New York City for ten years. Joined Ruby Shang Dance Company, and also participated in works by artists such as Bill T. Jones and Maro Akaji. Toured the USA, London and Japan （Toga Festival）
1990: Formed an international dance network and continuously organizes Save Our Friends, an annual charity aid performance event for street children.
2002: Performed at JCDN’s “We’re Gonna Go Dancing!!”
2003: Performed “ORIGAMI DANCE” in New York.
2005: Offered workshops and presented performances at ECUrTE, （International Art Therapy conference in Europe）.

I dance,
Dance life
In one sacred circle,
So to hear the first sound
And to the source of all things,
So to be connected by the thread of unity
A fount of love
Manizia

Manizia wants to create environments where people can relax through dancing and moving their body. She also wants to try community dance activities, collaborative works with foreign therapists, and to offer therapy retreat.