It is with deep appreciation that we share the final installment of Sachiyo Sensei's inspiring memoir - her heartfelt Postscript that brings the story of her extraordinary 53-year journey in America to a close.

Please join us for our workshop's culminating performance on 9/11.

We are pleased to release Sachiyo Ito’s memoir chapter 16. In this chapter, the continuation of her Salon Series exploration, Sachiyo Sensei takes us deeper into the cultural heart of Japan through her collaborative programs.

We are pleased to announce a new chapter in Sachiyo Ito's Memoir.  In Chapter 15, "Vertical and Horizontal Threads," Sachiyo Sensei takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable Salon Series, a grassroots cultural program that spanned 25 years and 77 presentations.

Join us and learn the dances, poetry, and culture of Japan, and share in communal art inspired by Japanese traditions in our upcoming events. 

We are delighted to share Chapter 14 of Sachiyo Ito's Memoir.  Titled "Japanese Culture Through Dance II," Sachiyo Sensei shares touching stories from her decades of teaching Japanese dance across New York City and beyond, from elementary schools to colleges across the country. 

We here at Sachiyo Ito and Company can't wait to see the first flowers of Spring!  We have several performances and events planned, and we hope you can join us!

We are delighted to share Chapter 13 of Sachiyo Sensei's memoir, titled "New Year Greeting," which opens 2025 with a profound exploration of dance as a mirror of culture.

We are pleased to share Chapter 12 of Sachiyo Ito’s memoir, titled "Reflections." In this contemplative final chapter of 2024, Ito explores different types of reflection - from mirrors in dance to the deeper questions of self-awareness in performance.

We are delighted to share the latest chapter of Sachiyo Ito’s memoir, which explores her profound connection to poetry and movement through her encounters with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and various accomplished poets.

We are delighted to share with you the latest chapter of Sachiyo Ito’s captivating memoir, which explores the enchanting theme of transformation through dance. While previous chapters delved into darker transformations, this new installment takes flight with more ethereal and beautiful metamorphoses.

We are excited to share with you Chapter 9 of Sachiyo Ito's captivating memoir, titled "Rockies Kabuki to Montevideo."

SIAC is pleased to offer a free trial lesson of Japanese Dance.  Please come and enjoy learning about the beauty and grace of this incredible art form!  Basic movements and gestures, how to use a dance fan, and a brief introduction to the Kabuki repetory will be taught.  

We are excited to share with you Chapter 8 of Sachiyo Ito's captivating memoir, titled "Summer Festivals and My Roots." In Japan, August is the season of festivals celebrating the ancestors, and acknowledging their place in the present day.

We are excited to share with you Chapter 7 of Sachiyo Ito’s captivating memoir, titled “Dojoji: Dojoji 2001 and 2002.” In this poignant chapter, Ito delves into her reimagining of the classic Japanese legend of Dojoji.

We are pleased to announce the release of Chapter 6 of our Artistic Director’s poignant memoir, titled “Transformation,” in which Sachiyo Sensei reflects on many faces of transformation and change.

Happy Memorial Day!

We are pleased to announce the release of Chapter 4 of our Artistic Director’s poignant memoir. Titled “Sakura,” this chapter gives us a glimpse into Sachiyo Sensei’s thoughts on the ephemeral cherry blossom and what it represents to her as a Japanese dancer.

We are pleased to announce the release of Chapter 3 of Sachiyo Ito’s Memoir.

We are pleased to announce the release of Chapter 2 of Sachiyo Ito’s Memoir.

We are excited to announce the release of the first chapter of the memoir of our Artistic Director, Sachiyo Ito.

Happy New Year!