Six Okinawan performers

Yuki Uechi (上地裕輝)

Yuki graduated from Haebaru High School (Specialized school in Okinawan Culture Course). He actively performs Eisaa, Okinawan Dance, in and outside of Okinawan prefecture. He also performs for Oomine Youth Association, Ryuushikai “Kiryu” and Naha Aza Oomine Lion Dance Preservation Society. He performed as part of a professional Okinawan performing arts group called “Oasis” and showcased “Kachaasii”, a type of Okinawan style dance, where the group received a prestigious award in the 25th Tobinsu Haninsu Kachaasii competition.

上地裕輝(ウエチユウキ) 、1996年生まれ。南風原高校郷土文化コース（郷土芸能部）卒業。「大嶺青年会」、「琉獅会輝琉-kiryu-」、「那覇市字大嶺獅子舞保存会」で活動。第25回飛衣羽衣カチャーシー大会で「オアシス」と共演し飛衣大賞を受賞。市民祭りなど県内外のイベントに出演する。

Morimasa Ooshiro (大城盛将)

Morimasa graduated from Hayashima Gakuen Daigaku International High School. He currently performs for Ryuushikai “Kiryuu” and Tsuha Youth Association, both performing groups, mainly focused on Eisaa performances. He currently performs Eisaa at many various festivals and events in and outside Okinawa prefecture.

大城盛将(オオシロモリマサ)、 1996年生まれ。八洲学園大学国際高等学校卒業。「琉獅会輝琉-Kiryu-」、「津覇青年会」で活動市民祭りなど県内外のイベントに出演する。

Yumi Yamazato (山里優美)

Yumi graduated from Haebaru High School Okinawan Culture Course. She is currently studying at Okinawa University. Yumi received an award in Ryukyu dance division at Traditional Okinawa Performing Arts Contest.

山里優美(ヤマザトユミ)、 1996年生まれ。南風原高校郷土文化コース（郷土芸能部）卒業、沖縄大学国際コミュニケーション専攻在学中。琉球古典芸能コンクール琉舞部門新人賞受。

Airi Ishimine (石嶺愛莉)

Airi graduated from Haebaru High School (Specialized school in Okinawan Culture Course). She is currently studying Ryukyu Performing Arts at Okinawa University of Arts and Music. She studied Ryukyu koten music (classic music) and an Okinawan flute under Takayuki Oshiro, and Ryukyu folk music under Yoko Nishihama. She received a prestigious award from each division, Koten, Minyou(Traditional folk) and flute, at various contests. She has experience in performing at many places in Japan as well as overseas.

石嶺愛莉(イシミネアイリ) 、1996年生まれ。南風原高校郷土文化コース（郷土芸能部）卒業、沖縄県立芸術大学琉球芸能専攻在学中。琉球古典音楽コンクール安冨祖流優秀賞受賞〈安冨祖流絃声会大城貴幸に師事〉、琉球古典音楽コンクール笛新人賞受賞〈安冨祖流絃声会大城貴幸に師事〉、琉球民謡協会民謡コンクール優秀賞受賞〈西輝会西浜陽子に師事〉。琉球民謡協会主催第22回ふるさと歌自慢大会優勝。第28回新唄大賞グランプリ受賞。

Kasumi Miyazaki (宮崎花澄)

Kasumi graduated from Haebaru High School (Specialized school in Okinawan Culture Course). She is currently studying Ryukyu Performing Arts at Okinawa University of Arts and Music. She studies Ryukyu dance under Yoshiko Tanida and Mieko Kinjyuu, and studies sanshin under Teruhisa Arakaki. Kasumi received a highest award in Ryukyu dance division at Ryukyu Classic Performing Arts contest. She also received a highest award in Sanashin division at a Okinawa Times Performing Arts contest.

宮崎花澄(ミヤザキカスミ)、 1996年生まれ。南風原高校郷土文化コース（郷土芸能部）卒業、沖縄県立芸術大学琉球芸能専攻在学中。琉球古典芸能コンクール舞踊部門最高賞受賞〈玉城流扇寿会谷田嘉子金城美枝子に師事〉、沖縄タイムス芸術選奨三線部門最高賞受賞〈野村流古典音楽保存会新垣晃久に師事〉。

Marina Oshiro

Marina graduated from Haebaru High School (Specialized school in Okinawan Culture Course). She studied Ryukyu dance under Hideko Akamine at Aharen Honryu Keisenhae Association. Marina received an award in Ryukyu dance division at the Traditional Okinawa Performing Arts Grand Prix Competition sponsored by Ryukyu Shimpo. She also has experience performing with legendary, Misako Koja, at Ayamiya no Utage concert. Last year, she has been performing at various events in Melbourne, including “Churashuma no Uta” concert hosted by Ichimadin last April.

大城万理奈(オオシロマリナ)、 1996年生まれ。南風原高校郷土文化コース（郷土芸能部）卒業。名桜大学国際学郡観光産業専攻在学中。琉球古典芸能コンクール舞踊部門新人賞受賞〈阿波連本流啓扇南風の会、赤嶺秀子に師事〉。