Naya Reitoku (Suiko Reitoku) - 那耶麗徳 (粋香麗徳)
- Naya Reitoku started to learn Japanese dance in 1988 at JCS Japanese dance group under the tutelage of Ms Hanayagi Jusetsuga but mainly directly learning from the Leader of the group Mr Jimmy Heng.
- Went under the direct tutelage of Ms Hanayagi Momonosato ( 花柳百乃里)in Nov 1993 and continues till today.
- Graduated as Master in Japanese Dance in 1994 under Reisen Kai Japanese Culture School (麗扇会日本文化教室)and received the teaching license (免許状) and the stage name (芸名) “Naya Reitoku” 「那耶 麗徳」 from Ms Hanayagi Momonosato.
- Formed Reitoku Kai Japanese Dance Group in 1996 with 6 members.
- Studied directly under Mr Hanayagi Toyosaburo (花柳豊三郎)from 1998 to 2002, whenever travelled to Japan.
- Conducted private 1 to 1 Japanese Dance Classes to Japanese housewife and children in Singapore since 1994.
- Led students of Reitoku Kai to participate in dance performance in Tokyo, Japan in 2007.
- Received a second stage name as Suiko Reitoku (粋香麗徳) under 粋香流 from Grand Master Ms Suiko Reisen (粋香麗扇) in 2008
- Led a group of musician and dancers to Yocona International Folk Festival performing in Delta region of Mississippi, USA for 1 week in Aug 2010.
- Conducted Japanese Dance Workshop and performance at the Hugo Prefecture Japanese Culture Centre in Perth, Australia.
- Has performed in various occasions in Singapore, USA, Japan and Australia.
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