English article: Japanese Deaf woman as a dancer, teacher and choreographer in London

Friday, Dec. 2, 2011

Deafness no barrier for choreographer

By WILLIAM HOLLINGWORTH

Kyodo

 

LONDON — Despite being deaf, a Japanese woman in London is forging a successful career as a dancer, teacher and choreographer.

Visual beat: Chisato Minamimura teaches choreography to students in London in October 2010. KYODO PHOTO

Chisato Minamimura uses her own unique methods to create works of contemporary dance that have been performed in Britain and across the world.




English source:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111202f1.html