Background
Asakawa, Takako was born on February 23, 1939 in Toyko. Daughter of Kamenosuke and Chiaki Asakawa. came to the United States, 1962.
choreographer dancer director dance teacher
Asakawa, Takako was born on February 23, 1939 in Toyko. Daughter of Kamenosuke and Chiaki Asakawa. came to the United States, 1962.
Student, Tokyo schools, 1962-1991.
Principal dancer Martha Graham Dance Company, New York City, 1962-1976, 81–. Dancer Alvin Ailey, 1968-1969, Pearl Lang, 1967, Lar Lubovitch, 1974-1980. Guest teacher at numerous schools universities throughout world, including Moscow Culture Exchange Program, Martha Graham School, Juilliard School.
Company-founder Asakawalker Dance Company. Director Paris Opera Ballet Company, American Ballet Theater, Het Nationale Ballet in Amsterdam, American Ballet Theater and various universities throughout world, board directors Joyce Theater, panelist New York State Council on Art, 2007-2008.
Member American Guild Musical Artists.