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Profile:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bryson Teruo Goda, is a 4th generation Japanese-American born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nihon Buy\u014d (Classical Japanese Dance) <\/span>\u2013 Hanayagi Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hanayagi Mitsujy\u016br\u014d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The path of training<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mitsujy\u016br\u014d started his training in nihon buy\u014d at the age of 4 under the instruction of Hanayagi Mitsuaki I, founder and first principal of the Hanayagi Dancing Academy, and furthered his dance training in Tokyo with Hanayagi Sanichir\u014d, Hanayagi Isumi, Hanayagi Tomo, Hanayagi Kusumitsu, and Iemoto (headmaster) Hanayagi Jusuke IV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualifications\/Achievements<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

He was granted his natori<\/em> name of Hanayagi Mitsujy\u016br\u014d in 2011 and his shihan master license in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitsujy\u016br\u014d has performed extensively in Japan and Hawai\u02bbi and was awarded the coveted Ikusei-sho by Hanayagi Jusuke IV as an up-and-coming performing artist, and is recognized for his role in preserving and perpetuating the traditions of Hanayagi-ry\u016b in Hawai\u02bbi. Currently, he has granted one of his Hawaii students the titles of natori and shihan, respectfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nurturing the next generation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Currently, he has granted one of his Hawaii students the titles of natori and shihan, respectfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main appearances in recent years<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Recent performances include a concert at the historic Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu and the Kabuki-za theater in Tokyo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nagauta Samon-Kai<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kineya Sakio<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The path of training<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bryson began his rigorous training in nagauta shamisen at age six under Kineya Satoshi in Honolulu. Upon the passing of his teacher, at the age of fifteen, he continued his studies in Tokyo with the seventh-generation Samon-kai headmaster, Kineya Sakichi, and three years later received his professional name (natori), Kineya Sakio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualifications\/Achievements<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, he was awarded the prestigious Master Instructor (shihan) certification by Sakichi VII.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance Credits<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

His performance credits include English-language Kabuki productions at the University of Hawai\u2018i at M\u0101noa, including Nozaki Village<\/em> (2004), The Vengeful Sword<\/em> (2013), and The Maiden Benten and the Bandits of the White Waves<\/em> (2024). Recent highlights include NHK radio recordings and a 2026 performance at NHK Hall commemorating the Nagauta Association\u2019s 100th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mission<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An active member of the main Hanayagi school of classical Japanese dance, the Nihon Buyo Association, the Nagauta Samon-kai and the Nagauta Association in Japan, he performs regularly in both Hawai\u2018i and Japan on a regular basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bryson\u2019s goal is to be able to spread and share the classical performing arts of Japanese classical dance and Nagauta music to the people of the world. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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