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cultural ambassadorship through the performing arts

KIZUNA DANCE

Connecting Cultures through Contemporary Dance

Each work the company presents is rooted in an aspect of the Japanese language and culture. 

Kizuna Dance is an international repertory ensemble that blends streetdance with contemporary floorwork to create dances that connect the American and Japanese cultures. The company has performed nationally and internationally at prestigious institutions and festivals such as The Japan Society, Performatica, the Let’s Dance International Frontiers Festival, Middlebury Institute for International Studies, Gibney Dance, and Movement Research, among many others. In July 2019, the company had its French premier at the International Choreographic Festival of Blois on the National Stage, "La Halle aux Grains" in Blois, France. In 2020, Artistic Director Cameron McKinney performed his original choreography alongside Sayo Homma (Dance Barbizon) in Tokyo, Japan in the U.S. Ambassador's Residence. In 2024, his company Kizuna Dance celebrated its 10th anniversary season with the world premiere of the evening-length work FATHER ABSENCE | MOTHER MA, presented by CUNY Dance Initiative at John Jay College. The company engages with every tour location it enters, connecting with community members through post-show discussions, lecture demonstrations, open rehearsals, and masterclasses. Kizuna Dance has led workshops and residencies in twenty states and internationally in Japan, Mexico, France, Germany, Belgium, and the UK. Kizuna Dance was founded by Artistic Director Cameron McKinney, whose work has been recognized through fellowships from The School at Jacob’s Pillow, the U.S.-Japan Friendship Commission, the Alvin Ailey Foundation, the Asian Cultural Council, and through commissions from numerous institutions across the country and abroad.  

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At Kizuna Dance, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance through innovative performances that blend different styles and cultural influences.

Join us on a journey that celebrates diversity and creativity~

Our dance masterclasses, residencies, and workshops are designed to inspire, educate, and connect individuals through the art of movement. Immerse yourself in our dynamic programs and experience the transformative power of dance.

アメリカの文化と日本の文化をダンスを使って比べられるか」ということ や 「パ フォーミングアーツを使って文化と人々をつなぐことができるだろうか」 などの質問に答えようとする 作品をえがくことは、僕のダンスキャンパニー目的なんです。

Our Vision. Our Story.

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UPCOMING

WEDNESDAYS

5:30PM - 7:00PM

PERIDANCE CENTER, NYC

Weekly Open Nagare Technique Classes ( Int/Adv )

REGISTER FOR CLASS HERE​

FRIDAYS

4:00PM - 6:00PM

DANCELAB STUDIOS, NYC

Weekly Open Nagare Technique Classes ( Int/Adv )

STARTING JANUARY 17, 2025

FEBRUARY 10 - 14, 2025

2:30PM - 5:30PM

TIC TAC ARTS CENTER (BRUSSELS, BELGIUM)

REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP HERE

MAY 26 - 30, 2025

10:00AM - 2:00PM

DESCALZINHA (MADRID, SPAIN)

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE SOON HERE

JUN 07 - 08, 2025

10:00AM - 2:00PM

Tanzfabrik Berlin

Berlin, Germany

Nagare Technique Workshops ( Open Level )

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE SOON HERE

JUN 29 - JUL 02, 2025 

NEW DIALECT, SUMMER WORKSHOP

Nashville, TN

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE SOON HERE

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Videos by Grant Hao-Wei Lin, Kayleen Bertrand

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