Melanie Shintaku
Artist, Dancer, Event Organizer
About Melanie
Dancer, Martial Artist, Designer
Natori, Onoe Melanie
Onoe Ryu School of Dance,
Montgomery County, MD Branch
名取尾上流 菊由起の会
I am honored to be a student of Nihon Buyo and to be recognized as a Natori from the Onoe Ryu school of dance, thanks to the esteemed teachings of Shihan Onoe Kikuyuki. I have performed on stages in both the United States and Japan, including the renowned NHK stage. Holding Natori signifies my dedication towards deeply studying this art form and upholding cherished traditions of my lineage. I am also a member of the Kikuyuki no Kai Dance Troupe.
Student of Sacred Dance
Ise Jingu, Japan
I had the privilege of studying sacred dance at Ise Jingu, the most sacred space related to Japanese shintoism and the root of classical dance in Japan.
Modern research dates Ise Jingu back to the 4th century, and some structures may have been erected as much as a century earlier. The significance of Ise Jingu stems from the enshrinement of Amaterasu Omikami and its connection with the mythical origin of the Japan. As the deity likened to the sun, she is the supreme deity of Shinto.
Digital Designer
I am an award-winning digital designer with extensive experience in creating innovative web and app designs. As a senior director of user experience for a Fortune 500 company, I have successfully led teams and delivered impactful projects. I am passionate about design and have had the privilege of sharing my insights at various digital design conferences.
Martial Artist
I hold a second degree black belt in Okinawan Kempo Karate and am a black belt and student of Ten Shin Ichi Ryu Iaido. I have organized and participated in demonstrations in the United States and Japan. I've also organized tours of Japan for TSIR students and friends from other schools of martial arts.
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Event Organizer
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
I have had the honor of assisting artists, performers and spiritual teachers by organizing events and educational opportunities. Additionally, I create digital marketing solutions, including websites and advertising, to promote and enhance these initiatives.
Organizing Committee Member, Web Designer
Kalachakra for World Peace with HH the 14th Dalai Lama
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Verizon Center, Washington DC
Event Organizer
Lectures, with Chief Priest from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura
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Univ. of Maryland
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GW University, DC
Event Organizer
Japanese culture and design
for Marriott International
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Tea Ceremony, Ikebana, Kimono and textiles
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Soundbath
Event Organizer
Shichigosan Children's Celebration with International Shinto Foundation
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Washington, DC
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Maryland
Organizing Committee Member, Web Designer
80th Birthday Celebration for HH the Dalai Lama
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Javitz Center, NYC
Event Organizer
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Performance: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
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Sakuyahime Cultural Delegation
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Ten Chi Jin and Ufo Kurosawa
Organizing Committee Member, Web Site Design
HH the 14th Dalai Lama at American University
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The Heart of Change: Finding Wisdom in the Modern World (2009)
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A Peaceful Mind in a Modern World (2016)
Speaker
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Agile Safe Summit Washington, DC
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NCGX Customer Experience Conf.
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Japanese Culture (JASWDC)
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Eye for Travel (SF and Las Vegas)
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Webcasts (NearSoft and Eye for Travel)
Event Organizer
National Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri)
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International Shinto Foundation
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Ten Shin Ichi Ryu Martial Arts