Obituary: Kangiku Sanjo, 79; 2019 Nisei Week Choreographer
This summer, Nisei Week will honor Madame Kangiku Sanjo, who entertained audiences in Little Tokyo over the years as a Nisei Week choreographer.
Madame Sanjo (June Ito) passed away on April 28. She was 79.
According to a family representative, prior to her passing, Sanjo choreographed the two dances that will be featured in the 79th Nisei Week Parade. The natoris and students of the Sanjo School of Kabuki Dance will be performing in her memory at the parade on Aug. 11.
published on May 17, 2019