Owner / Instructor
Manami
Hometown
Hyogo, Japan
Live
Atlanta, GA
Experience
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NBA Dancer • 3 Seasons
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National Championship Winning Choreographer
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Professional Cheer Coach and Choreographer
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Former Captain of Team Japan at the Cheerleading World Championships
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Former Professional Cheerleader in the NBA, B.LEAGUE, and J.LEAGUE
Possibilities Are Endless
Creating an environment where everyone can take on new challenges when they are truly ready.
Through my journey from Japan to the United States, I have learned that every step outside of your comfort zone can open new possibilities.
At Shine Cheer, I hope to create opportunities for children and performers to believe in themselves, grow with confidence, and challenge themselves at their own pace.
Guided by the belief that “Life is a Journey,” my mission is to inspire and support those who are ready to take their next step.
Professional Experience
Jul 8–9, 2023
Jul 2023
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
May–Jun 2023
Choreographer for the dance performance at DREAMDAZE, a major event hosted by MIXI, Inc. for Monster Strike, held at Ariake Arena.
Dance Workshop Instructor for the Gamba Osaka Co., Ltd. Cheer Dance Team.
Judge, Audition Choreographer, and Performance Choreographer for the World University Basketball Series 2023, organized by Rakuten Group, Inc. and the Japan Collegiate Basketball Federation.
Dance Workshop Instructor for the IBM Japan, Ltd. BIG BLUE Cheer Dance Team.
Competition Choreographer for the Baika Women's University Cheerleading Team — Kansai Regional Champions.
Competition Choreographer for the Mino Jiyu Gakuen High School Cheerleading Team — National Champions.
Performance & Leadership
2021–2024
2020–2021
2019–2020
2017
2014–2018
2011–2014
Former NBA Dancer (3 Seasons).
Former Vice Captain of the LakeStars Cheerleaders (B.LEAGUE).
Former Member of the Gamba Osaka Cheer Dance Team (J.LEAGUE).
Selected as Captain of the Japanese National Team for the 9th Cheerleading World Championships.
Former Captain (2016–2017) and Vice Commander (2017) of the Ritsumeikan University Cheerleading Club.
Former Captain (2013) of the Minoh Jiyu Gakuen High School Cheerleading Team.
