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<div>First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held July 8, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
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===Background===<br />
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This Gathering covered the second decade of Great Leap, roughly 1982-1992. Promotional material for the event explained, "From the early 80s through the early 90s, GREAT LEAP was affected and inspired by major national, local and community events: the Japanese American Redress Movement, the AIDS crisis, the L.A. Uprising and more. THis led to the creation of another album, a short film, youth arts programs, two original ballets, two musicals, and a turning point in GL's direction as a performing arts organization.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Great_Leap!&diff=1026Welcome to Great Leap!2018-07-09T18:17:28Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings */</p>
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<div>The Great Leap Online Archive is your source of the most comprehensive online collection of the organization's history as a performing arts and social justice activism group.<br />
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=[[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]]=<br />
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==[[Part 1 - Finding Voice|Gathering 1 - Finding Voice]]==<br />
The first gathering in the 40th anniversary series was held Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Senshin Buddhist Temple.<br />
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==[[A Grain of Sand (album)|A Grain of Sand]]==<br />
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==[[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]]==<br />
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==[[Warriors of the Rainbow]]==<br />
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==[[Chop Suey]]==<br />
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==[[Part 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage|Gathering 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage]]==<br />
The second gathering in the 40th anniversary series was held Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Senshin Buddhist Temple.<br />
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__NOTOC__</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_2_-_Putting_Our_Stories_on_Stage&diff=1025Part 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage2018-07-09T18:16:10Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held July 8, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
Background<br />
<br />
This Gathering covered the second decade of Great Leap, roughly 1982-1992. Promotional material for the event explained, "From the early 80s through the early 90s, GREAT LEAP was affected and inspired by major national, local and community events: the Japanese American Redress Movement, the AIDS crisis, the L.A. Uprising and more. THis led to the creation of another album, a short film, youth arts programs, two original ballets, two musicals, and a turning point in GL's direction as a performing arts organization.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_2_-_Putting_Our_Stories_on_Stage&diff=1024Part 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage2018-07-09T18:12:21Z<p>EugeneAhn: Created page with "First in the Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings series, '''Part 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage''' was the title of a Great Leap event held July 8, 2018 at Senshin Bu..."</p>
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<div>First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held July 8, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Great_Leap_at_40:_The_Gatherings&diff=1023Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings2018-07-09T18:11:08Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Gathering 2 */</p>
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<div>'''Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings''' is the title of an event series that Great Leap started in 2018 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the organization.<br />
<br />
==Series==<br />
===Gathering 1 - Finding Voice===<br />
The first event in the series, '''[[Part 1 - Finding Voice]]''' was held Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
===Gathering 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage===<br />
The second event in the series, [[Part 2 - Putting Our Stories on Stage]], was held Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Great_Leap_at_40:_The_Gatherings&diff=1022Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings2018-07-09T18:04:18Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Series */</p>
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<div>'''Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings''' is the title of an event series that Great Leap started in 2018 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the organization.<br />
<br />
==Series==<br />
===Gathering 1 - Finding Voice===<br />
The first event in the series, '''[[Part 1 - Finding Voice]]''' was held Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
===Gathering 2===<br />
The second event in the series was held Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=1016Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-16T03:54:47Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Story Circle III */</p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
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The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists [[Genie Nagano]], [[Quincy Surasmith]], [[Lisa Furutani]], [[Atomic Nancy|Nancy Sekizawa]], [[Carla Vega]], [[Anne Ito]], [[Marsha Furutani]], and [[Nobuko Miyamoto]].<br />
<br />
Dr. [[Deborah Wong]] welcomed attendees.<br />
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[[Warren Furutani]] shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]], which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
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Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by [[Genie Nakano]].<br />
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The story circle discussion was facilitated by [[traci kato-kiriyama]] and included participation of Rev. [[Mas Kodani]], who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
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===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
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The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
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===Exhibit===<br />
<br />
An exhibit of historical photos and documents was prepared by Mike Kan for display at the gathering. The display featured five upright free-standing panels that featured photos and documents on both sides of each panel.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. This segment of the program began with a humorous monologue performed by [[Michael Paul Chan]] as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
[[Dan Kwong]] facilitated the third story circle.<br />
<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
==Response==<br />
Before the event, taiko performer [[Kenny Endo]] recorded a congratulatory [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xARPcrB2GaQ YouTube video], explaining how and why working with [[Nobuko Miyamoto|Nobuko]] and [[Great Leap]] has influenced him.<br />
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After the event, storyteller and performance artist [[Brenda Wong Aoki]] emailed Nobuko to express her regrets at missing the event, and she shared her memories of taking [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]].<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=1015Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-16T03:44:51Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Exhibit */</p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists [[Genie Nagano]], [[Quincy Surasmith]], [[Lisa Furutani]], [[Atomic Nancy|Nancy Sekizawa]], [[Carla Vega]], [[Anne Ito]], [[Marsha Furutani]], and [[Nobuko Miyamoto]].<br />
<br />
Dr. [[Deborah Wong]] welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
[[Warren Furutani]] shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]], which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
<br />
Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by [[Genie Nakano]].<br />
<br />
The story circle discussion was facilitated by [[traci kato-kiriyama]] and included participation of Rev. [[Mas Kodani]], who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
<br />
The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
<br />
An exhibit of historical photos and documents was prepared by Mike Kan for display at the gathering. The display featured five upright free-standing panels that featured photos and documents on both sides of each panel.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. This segment of the program began with a humorous monologue performed by [[Michael Paul Chan]] as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
==Response==<br />
Before the event, taiko performer [[Kenny Endo]] recorded a congratulatory [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xARPcrB2GaQ YouTube video], explaining how and why working with [[Nobuko Miyamoto|Nobuko]] and [[Great Leap]] has influenced him.<br />
<br />
After the event, storyteller and performance artist [[Brenda Wong Aoki]] emailed Nobuko to express her regrets at missing the event, and she shared her memories of taking [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]].<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Timeline&diff=1014Timeline2018-03-13T16:37:38Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* ’08 */</p>
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Great Leap maintains a multimedia archive of its performance history. The archive contains a fairly comprehensive collection of Great Leap’s pictures and more, from 1970 to the present. The archive is organized in categories to be clear and accessible. Great Leap is also in the process of digitizing some of our videos.<br />
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=Part 1: 1970-1982=<br />
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The years 1970-1982 represent the formative years of [[Great Leap]].<br />
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To reflect upon and celebrate this portion of the organization's history, Great Leap organized a gathering on March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles to recognize the work and relationships made during this period of time.<br />
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== 1970-1973: [[Yellow Pearl]] ==<br />
[[Chris Iijima]], [[Nobuko Miyamoto|JoAnne (Nobuko)]] and [[Charlie Chin|Charlie Chin (CCJ)]], sometimes known as [[Yellow Pearl]]. The album “[[A Grain of Sand (album)|A Grain of Sand]]” was recorded in 1973. Chris, Nobuko and Charlie came together in ’97 for a series of [[1997 Reunion Concerts|reunion concerts]].<br />
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== 1974–: Great Leap ==<br />
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ASIAN AMERICAN PERFORMANCES: Great Leap was officially established in 1978 by [[Nobuko Miyamoto]] and [[Benny Yee]] (who designed the [[Great Leap logo|leaper logo]]), but much work was created before that time.<br />
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== 1974–1981: [[Warriors of the Rainbow]]==<br />
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[[Warriors of the Rainbow]], a fusion rock/jazz band headed by [[Benny Yee]] (keyboards) and [[Nobuko Miyamoto|Nobuko]] (vocals). Other band members included at various times [[Russel Baba]], [[Kenny Endo]], [[Bobby Farlice]], [[Alan Furutani]], and others.<br />
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==1975: [[NOBUKO’S DANCE CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]]==<br />
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[[NOBUKO’S DANCE CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]] held at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] was populated by many non-dancers and dancers in the community. Rev. Kodani and the temple, graciously allowed it to continue for more than 10 years. From this class dance performances with original music by [[Benny Yee]] and Nobuko, eventually led to the founding of [[Great Leap]].<br />
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==1977: Martial Arts Dance==<br />
MARTIAL ARTS DANCE: Nobuko invited professional dancers to the Senshin workshop to create dances on a more professional level. This piece was a collaboration between martial artists (Tatsuo Hirano) and dancers ([[Louise Mita Kawabata]], Aulani Chang…)<br />
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==1977: Sonyu==<br />
SONYU: a collaboration between Nobuko and dance class with [[Kinnara Taiko]] of Senshin Temple. Kinnara was one of the first taiko groups in America. <br />
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==1978: [[Women Hold Up Half the Sky]]==<br />
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==1980: [[Chop Suey]]==<br />
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[[Chop Suey]] was Great Leap's first musical production. The performance featured story with songs by Nobuko and Benny Yee, and choreography. This was initiated by the East West Players for a summer series presented in parks in Los Angeles County. GREAT LEAP was formally born as a non-profit Asian American arts organization. 3 Iterations, different directors, JOSE DE VEGA comes into Great Leap.<br />
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==1981: Breaking Out==<br />
BREAKING OUT: a mutli-media concert featuring Nobuko, Benny Yee and [[Warriors of the Rainbow]]. Concert with [[Al Robles]]<br />
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==1982: Jan Ken Po==<br />
JAN KEN PO: original song by Nobuko done in various concerts with children from various communities. Made our first music video, in a time music videos were just beginning to appear.<br />
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=Continuing=<br />
==1983==<br />
[[BEST OF BOTH WORLDS]]: first solo album by Nobuko and musical director/arranger Derek Nakamoto. Was also a multi-media concert presented at the Japan America Theater.<br />
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==1984 (?)==<br />
GAMAN: 16mm film short produced by [[Bob Miyamoto]], with Nobuko’s song “[[Gaman]]” and the drawings of [[Betty Chen]]. It portrays the story of a young girl growing up in one of the concentration camps that Japanese Americans were sent to. The film was shown on the NAATA series “[[Silk Screen]]”, on PBS.<br />
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==1985==<br />
JOSE DE VEGA: met Nobuko when he was playing ‘Chino’, and she ‘Francisca’ in the film “[[West Side Story]].” She invited him into Great Leap and he became principal choreographer and director of major pieces.<br />
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==1985-1986==<br />
JOURNEY IN THREE MOVEMENTS / BRIDGE: major repertory works with original music composed by Nobuko Miyamoto and Jose De Vega, choreography. "Journey", the story of immigrant struggle, was filmed and shown on Educational Television. "Bridge" portrays trade between Japan and America.<br />
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==’87, '88==<br />
TALK STORY I & II: Musical theater shows created from stories of the Asian American experience. Music, lyrics by Nobuko, choreography mainly by Jose De Vega.<br />
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==’88==<br />
TALK STORY, HAWAII TOUR: 3 island tour and 1 week residency in a Kawaii elementary school serving 2000 children with workshops. <br />
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==’90==<br />
JOANNE IS MY MIDDLE NAME: solo performance piece by Nobuko, premiered at the Japan America Theater. Later toured as part of Slice of Rice” through LA Music Center on Tour Program. <br />
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==1990==<br />
A SLICE OF RICE: inspired by the first-voice storytelling movement… Jude Narita and other Asian Americans telling their own stories. Recruited DAN KWONG into GL; started as a festival to feature the many Asian American artists who were developing their own solo works in theater, dance, music. Later toured colleges and LA pubic schools with the Music Center on Tour Program; primarily featuring Dan Kwong, Louise Mita Kawabata, Young-Ae Park, Long Nguyen, and Nobuko.<br />
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==1995==<br />
LAUGHTER FROM THE CHILDREN OF WAR/Club O’Noodles, Vietnamese Theater Group. Nobuko co-directs w/Hung Nguyen.<br />
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==1983?==<br />
COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM – ARTS FOR YOUTH<br />
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==1992 to present==<br />
MULTICULTURAL PERFORMANCES. 1992 was a turning point for Great Leap. The Los Angeles Uprising (or Riots) after the Rodney King trial exposes the tensions between local communities of color. Great Leap responds by transforming from an Asian American arts organization into a multi-cultural one.<br />
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==1993==<br />
A SLICE OF RICE, FRIJOLES AND GREENS: first-voice stories of Asian, Latino and African American artists are presented together. The show continues to tour colleges around the country. There was also a version for youth audiences that performed in the LA Music Center On Tour Program, until about 2004. (CULTURES)<br />
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==1995-==<br />
[[A GRAIN OF SAND: Nobuko’s solo autobiographical show]] played Highways, East West Players, Los Angeles Theater Center and New World Theater, then began touring the college circuit.<br />
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==1996==<br />
BINDU RECORDS: Partnership between Nobuko and Derek Nakamoto launches "Bindu", which supports artists such as Nobuko, Kenny Endo, Frances Awe, and others.<br />
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==1997==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS: CD produced by Derek Nakamoto of Nobuko’s songs. Based on the Lakota sacred salutation, Mitakuye Oyasin (to all relations). <br />
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==1997==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS, FORD THEATER: A multicultural concert with Nobuko Miyamoto, Frances Awe and the Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble, Charlie Chin. <br />
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==1997==<br />
A GRAIN OF SAND REUNION CONCERTS: Chris, Nobuko and Charlie Chin re-release “Grain” on CD on Bindu Records. First concert at UC Berkeley and many others follow. <br />
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==2004==<br />
SACRED MOON SONGS: A musical theater piece created with Muslim, Japanese, Mexican and African American artists and community members. Directed by Nobuko and Ruben Guevara. Presented at West Players, July 30 to August 1, 2004. (No pictures, only on GL website)<br />
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==1998-2003==<br />
ARTS AND YOGA FOR YOUTH, summer program designed for USC Upward Bound.<br />
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==2003-2007==<br />
[[TRIANGLE PROJECT]], “JOURNEY OF THE DANDELION”: this international collaboration brings together PJ Hirabayashi of San Jose Taiko, Yoko Fujimoto of KODO, and Nobuko of Great Leap, in a journey that takes them to San Jose, Sado Island, New World Theater U.Mass, Cal State Monterey Bay, Japan America Theater, Stony Brook Un, and NY Museum of Natural History.<br />
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==2008==<br />
LEAPS OF FAITH: interfaith theater piece created in GL’s mentorship program, COLLABORATORY, directed by [[Dan Kwong]]. (FAITH)<br />
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GL MISC. ARTISTS: pictures of various artists who have worked with GL.<br />
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==5/1/2008==<br />
WHAT CAN A SONG DO: Nobuko’s lecture/performance, work-in-progress, Stony Brook University (NO PERF. PIX YET, USE NOBUKO PIX)<br />
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==1997–2007==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: Inspired by Mitakuye Oyasin, To All Relations develops into a series of residencies that bring communities of different colors and cultures together.<br />
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==1999==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS , WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC: GL creates an all day event that engages people from 5am to 10 pm at Senshin Buddhist Temple. Yoga at sunrise, taichi, talks by Black Elk, Tibetan monks, Rev. Kodani, workshops in jazz, movement, building flower mandala, peace flags and more, ending with a concert with June Kuramoto, Derek Nakamoto, Nobuko, Nedra Wheeler, Tibetan singers, etc. <br />
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==2000==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS, PHOENIX: Nobuko and Paulina Sahagun work with Asian American elders, Phoenix police officers, Native youth and Desert Dance Theater.<br />
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TO ALL RELATIONS, DETROIT: Grace Lee Boggs invites Nobuko to learn about Detroit’s urban dilemna and create work around the burgeoning gardening movement. A ritual celebration is created with other artists/gardeners. Nobuko creates song/dance “I Dream A Garden” based on Buddhist Obon circle dance, ala Motown. (EARTH)<br />
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==2001==<br />
RELATIONS, SAN JOSE: Nobuko and Hung Nguyen of Club O’Noodles, do workshops with Vietnamese American youth.<br />
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==2002==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS, BOYLE HEIGHTS: Nobuko and Dan Kwong lead a residency with former Boyle Heights members from Japanese, Mexican, and Jewish American communities. Performance is mounted with the exhibit of Boyle Heights at the Japanese American National Museum. <br />
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==2002==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS WATTS: in a collaboration with Watts Labor Community Action Coalition, Great Leap worked with at-risk teens on a gardening and arts project.<br />
<br />
==‘03 -04==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS: “SACRED MOON SONGS”. In response to 9/11 Great Leap under the direction of Nobuko and Ruben Guevara, brought together Muslims, Japanese, Mexican, and African American community members to share common experiences of relocation, repatriation and deportation. First presented as a work in progress at NCRR’s Breaking the Fast Ramadan gathering at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]], then as a finished piece at [[East West Players]], July 30 to August 1, 2004. (No pictures, only on GL website)<br />
<br />
==2006==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS: “Ceremony of Remembrance”. One-week residency with Laotion students at University of Wisconsin, culminated with performance directed by Nobuko and Traci Kiriyama. (video only, pictures on GL website)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==2005-present==<br />
COLLABORATORY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Great Leap's program for developing and supporting the next generation of artist-leaders in L.A., and passing on GL's philosophy and methodology for creating community-based performance. Participants experience master classes with mentoring artists, culminating with a collaborative performance. Directed by [[Dan Kwong]], with Co-director [[Young Ae Park]] and Nobuko as primary workshop leaders. Guest teachers/mentors have included Luis Alfaro, Shishir Kurup, Diane Rodriguez, Keith Antar Mason, Ruben Guevara, Leslie Ishii, Dorit Cypis, and many more.<br />
<br />
==2005==<br />
COLLABORATORY I: Communities of color. Culmination July 30, 31 2005, La Finestra Gallery and Performance Space<br />
<br />
==2006==<br />
COLLABORATORY II: Communities of color. Culmination performance at SIPA (Search to Involve Pilipino Americans)<br />
<br />
==2006==<br />
COLLABORATORY III: Immigration and Democracy, Culmination October 21-22 at JANM, Center for the Preservation of Democracy.<br />
<br />
==’07==<br />
COLLABORATORY IV: The Third Stone (care of the environment) Culmination Aug 18,19 at Farmlab Space<br />
<br />
==’08==<br />
COLLABORATORY V: Leaps of Faith, culmination Mar 8-9, JANM<br />
<br />
==’08-9==<br />
COLLABORATORY VI: Leaps of Faith, culmination Jan 10, JANM<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==2005 – 08==<br />
WORKSHOP/SEMINARS, INTERFAITH : <br />
<br />
ART OF WEAVING FAITHS – all day interfaith workshops with 30 people of diverse faiths, usually held in religious centers.<br />
<br />
==2/19-20/05==<br />
AOWF, Brooklyn Bridges, women’s gathering who have been affected by events of 9/11. First Unitarian Church, Brooklyn. Leaders Nobuko Tomomi Kanemaru, artist. <br />
==2/06==<br />
Senshin/Omar Al Khattab Mosque <br />
==3/17/07==<br />
Islamic Center<br />
==5/07==<br />
Senshin Buddhist Temple<br />
==7/22/07==<br />
Santa Monica Art Museum<br />
==12/30/07==<br />
Culver City Interfaith<br />
<br />
<br />
==7/20-26/08==<br />
Memphis Theological Seminary, week-long workshops with Christian Theology students, Nobuko and Kamau Ayubbi. <br />
<br />
==’08==<br />
[[PARLIAMENT OF WORLD RELIGIONS]] - [[Nobuko Miyamoto|Nobuko]] and [[Carla Vega]] go to Melbourne, Australia.<br />
<br />
==1986 – PRESENT==<br />
OBON – SENSHIN TEMPLE<br />
<br />
==2010 - present==<br />
[[Eco-Vids]] are Great Leap's ongoing series of environmentally-themed music videos, with songs written by Nobuko and video direction/editing by Dan Kwong.<br />
B.Y.O. CHOPSTIX (2010) highlights the ecological dilemma of disposable chopsticks (consuming 30 million trees per year) and encourages people to carry their own portable pair.<br />
MOTTAINAI (2011) honors the forgotten or ignored traditions of communities of color that teach each us to live responsibly on this Earth.<br />
CYCLES OF CHANGE (2012) champions the common bicycle as an alternative means of urban transportation. Created in collaboration with Grammy-award winning rock band, Quetzal.<br />
<br />
==2013==<br />
[[FandangObon]]<br />
<br />
==2018==<br />
[[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series commences with [[Part 1 - Finding Voice]] on March 11, 2018 at Senshin Buddhist Temple.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=1013Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-13T15:26:28Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists [[Genie Nagano]], [[Quincy Surasmith]], [[Lisa Furutani]], [[Atomic Nancy|Nancy Sekizawa]], [[Carla Vega]], [[Anne Ito]], [[Marsha Furutani]], and [[Nobuko Miyamoto]].<br />
<br />
Dr. [[Deborah Wong]] welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
[[Warren Furutani]] shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]], which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
<br />
Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by [[Genie Nakano]].<br />
<br />
The story circle discussion was facilitated by [[traci kato-kiriyama]] and included participation of Rev. [[Mas Kodani]], who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
<br />
The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
<br />
===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. This segment of the program began with a humorous monologue performed by [[Michael Paul Chan]] as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
==Response==<br />
Before the event, taiko performer [[Kenny Endo]] recorded a congratulatory [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xARPcrB2GaQ YouTube video], explaining how and why working with [[Nobuko Miyamoto|Nobuko]] and [[Great Leap]] has influenced him.<br />
<br />
After the event, storyteller and performance artist [[Brenda Wong Aoki]] emailed Nobuko to express her regrets at missing the event, and she shared her memories of taking [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]].<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Brenda_Wong_Aoki&diff=1012Brenda Wong Aoki2018-03-13T15:23:25Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>'''Brenda Wong Aoki''' is a well-known Asian American storyteller and performance artist based in San Francisco.<br />
<br />
The day after the [[Part_1_-_Finding_Voice|40th anniversary Gathering I]] held on March 11, 2018, she emailed Nobuko to express her regrets at missing the event, and she shared her memories of taking Nobuko's dance class:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Hi Nobuko,<br />
<br />
We are so sorry we are not at your Gathering! [...] But I remember so much with you! <br />
<br />
I was singing your songs before I met you when I was a student at UCSC. My boyfriend & I would sing all the ''Grain of Sand'' songs at rallies and I remember how exciting it was in the 70’s to drive into LA from Long Beach and take class with you. Sharon Senzaki (Randy’s wife) was in the class with me and we always talk about Senshin dance classes [http://archive.greatleap.org/NOBUKO%E2%80%99S_DANCE_CLASS] with Nobuko - our SoCal roots, when we see each other up North. I’ll always remember going to your house for a brief moment and seeing your father sleeping on the couch. He was so tall and regal and absolutely Native American! That made my heart soar because at the time, I always felt kind of out of it because I was mixed race and the identity thing was/is so specific. Later, I loved listening to you in J-town at Jigoku - there was always a buzz when Nobuko was coming to town. It was an honor to be at you and Tarabu’s wedding and to be a small comfort in a way to little boy Kamau. <br />
<br />
I’ve kept up with all the incredible work you’ve been doing through Great Leap, building the peace stone by stone. The Fandango obon! The new bon-odori you’ve created! Your crazy video with the ChopStick Lady - so prolific! You have no idea how many people your spirit has impacted. You are a bodhisattva! <br />
<br />
Thank you for being!<br />
<br />
Brenda<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.firstvoice.org/ Brenda Wong Aoki's website]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Brenda_Wong_Aoki&diff=1011Brenda Wong Aoki2018-03-13T15:22:13Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>'''Brenda Wong Aoki''' is a well-known Asian American storyteller and performance artist based in San Francisco.<br />
<br />
The day after the 40th anniversary Gathering I held on March 11, 2018, she emailed Nobuko to express her regrets at missing the event, and she shared her memories of taking Nobuko's dance class:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Hi Nobuko,<br />
<br />
We are so sorry we are not at your Gathering! [...] But I remember so much with you! <br />
<br />
I was singing your songs before I met you when I was a student at UCSC. My boyfriend & I would sing all the ''Grain of Sand'' songs at rallies and I remember how exciting it was in the 70’s to drive into LA from Long Beach and take class with you. Sharon Senzaki (Randy’s wife) was in the class with me and we always talk about Senshin dance classes [http://archive.greatleap.org/NOBUKO%E2%80%99S_DANCE_CLASS] with Nobuko - our SoCal roots, when we see each other up North. I’ll always remember going to your house for a brief moment and seeing your father sleeping on the couch. He was so tall and regal and absolutely Native American! That made my heart soar because at the time, I always felt kind of out of it because I was mixed race and the identity thing was/is so specific. Later, I loved listening to you in J-town at Jigoku - there was always a buzz when Nobuko was coming to town. It was an honor to be at you and Tarabu’s wedding and to be a small comfort in a way to little boy Kamau. <br />
<br />
I’ve kept up with all the incredible work you’ve been doing through Great Leap, building the peace stone by stone. The Fandango obon! The new bon-odori you’ve created! Your crazy video with the ChopStick Lady - so prolific! You have no idea how many people your spirit has impacted. You are a bodhisattva! <br />
<br />
Thank you for being!<br />
<br />
Brenda<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.firstvoice.org/ Brenda Wong Aoki's website]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=1003Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T14:43:49Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Story Circle III */</p>
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<div><gallery mode="packed-overlay"><br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-WebPostcard.jpg<br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-FacebookPost.jpg<br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-Program.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists [[Genie Nagano]], [[Quincy Surasmith]], [[Lisa Furutani]], [[Atomic Nancy|Nancy Sekizawa]], [[Carla Vega]], [[Anne Ito]], [[Marsha Furutani]], and [[Nobuko Miyamoto]].<br />
<br />
Dr. [[Deborah Wong]] welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
[[Warren Furutani]] shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]], which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
<br />
Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by [[Genie Nakano]].<br />
<br />
The story circle discussion was facilitated by [[traci kato-kiriyama]] and included participation of Rev. [[Mas Kodani]], who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
<br />
The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
<br />
===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. This segment of the program began with a humorous monologue performed by [[Michael Paul Chan]] as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=1002Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T14:43:14Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Story Circle III */</p>
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<div><gallery mode="packed-overlay"><br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-WebPostcard.jpg<br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-FacebookPost.jpg<br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-Program.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists [[Genie Nagano]], [[Quincy Surasmith]], [[Lisa Furutani]], [[Atomic Nancy|Nancy Sekizawa]], [[Carla Vega]], [[Anne Ito]], [[Marsha Furutani]], and [[Nobuko Miyamoto]].<br />
<br />
Dr. [[Deborah Wong]] welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
[[Warren Furutani]] shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]], which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
<br />
Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by [[Genie Nakano]].<br />
<br />
The story circle discussion was facilitated by [[traci kato-kiriyama]] and included participation of Rev. [[Mas Kodani]], who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
<br />
The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
<br />
===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. The segment of the portion began with a humorous monologue performed by [[Michael Paul Chan]] as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=1001Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T14:42:53Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Story Circle I */</p>
<hr />
<div><gallery mode="packed-overlay"><br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-WebPostcard.jpg<br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-FacebookPost.jpg<br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-Program.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists [[Genie Nagano]], [[Quincy Surasmith]], [[Lisa Furutani]], [[Atomic Nancy|Nancy Sekizawa]], [[Carla Vega]], [[Anne Ito]], [[Marsha Furutani]], and [[Nobuko Miyamoto]].<br />
<br />
Dr. [[Deborah Wong]] welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
[[Warren Furutani]] shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]], which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
<br />
Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by [[Genie Nakano]].<br />
<br />
The story circle discussion was facilitated by [[traci kato-kiriyama]] and included participation of Rev. [[Mas Kodani]], who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
<br />
The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
<br />
===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. The segment of the portion began with a humorous monologue performed by Michael Paul Chan as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=1000Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T14:42:34Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Story Circle I */</p>
<hr />
<div><gallery mode="packed-overlay"><br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-WebPostcard.jpg<br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-FacebookPost.jpg<br />
File:GreatLeapGathering1-Program.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists [[Genie Nagano]], [[Quincy Surasmith]], [[Lisa Furutani]], [[Atomic Nancy|Nancy Sekizawa]], [[Carla Vega]], [[Anne Ito]], [[Marsha Furutani]], and [[Nobuko Miyamoto]].<br />
<br />
Dr. [[Deborah Wong]] welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
[[Warren Furutani]] shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]], which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
<br />
Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by [[Genie Nakano]].<br />
<br />
The story circle discussion was facilitated by [[traci kato-kiriyama]] and included participation of [[Rev. Mas Kodani]], who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
<br />
The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
<br />
===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. The segment of the portion began with a humorous monologue performed by Michael Paul Chan as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=999Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T14:39:31Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Circle */</p>
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File:GreatLeapGathering1-FacebookPost.jpg<br />
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
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==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
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The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists [[Genie Nagano]], [[Quincy Surasmith]], [[Lisa Furutani]], [[Atomic Nancy|Nancy Sekizawa]], [[Carla Vega]], [[Anne Ito]], [[Marsha Furutani]], and [[Nobuko Miyamoto]].<br />
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Dr. [[Deborah Wong]] welcomed attendees.<br />
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[[Warren Furutani]] shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
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===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on Nobuko's Dance Class, which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
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Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by Genie Nakano.<br />
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The story circle discussion was facilitated by traci kato-kiriyama and included participation of Rev. Mas Kodani, who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
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===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
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The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
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===Exhibit===<br />
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===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. The segment of the portion began with a humorous monologue performed by Michael Paul Chan as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
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===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=998Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T14:26:39Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Story Circle II */</p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists Genie Nagano, Quincy Surasmith, Lisa Furutani, Nancy Sekizawa, Carla Vega, Anne Ito, Marsha Furutani, and Nobuko Miyamoto.<br />
<br />
Dr. Deborah Wong welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
Warren Furutani shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on Nobuko's Dance Class, which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
<br />
Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by Genie Nakano.<br />
<br />
The story circle discussion was facilitated by traci kato-kiriyama and included participation of Rev. Mas Kodani, who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
<br />
===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
<br />
The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
<br />
===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. The segment of the portion began with a humorous monologue performed by Michael Paul Chan as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
<br />
Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Timeline&diff=997Timeline2018-03-12T14:24:25Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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Great Leap maintains a multimedia archive of its performance history. The archive contains a fairly comprehensive collection of Great Leap’s pictures and more, from 1970 to the present. The archive is organized in categories to be clear and accessible. Great Leap is also in the process of digitizing some of our videos.<br />
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=Part 1: 1970-1982=<br />
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The years 1970-1982 represent the formative years of [[Great Leap]].<br />
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To reflect upon and celebrate this portion of the organization's history, Great Leap organized a gathering on March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles to recognize the work and relationships made during this period of time.<br />
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== 1970-1973: [[Yellow Pearl]] ==<br />
[[Chris Iijima]], [[Nobuko Miyamoto|JoAnne (Nobuko)]] and [[Charlie Chin|Charlie Chin (CCJ)]], sometimes known as [[Yellow Pearl]]. The album “[[A Grain of Sand (album)|A Grain of Sand]]” was recorded in 1973. Chris, Nobuko and Charlie came together in ’97 for a series of [[1997 Reunion Concerts|reunion concerts]].<br />
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== 1974–: Great Leap ==<br />
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ASIAN AMERICAN PERFORMANCES: Great Leap was officially established in 1978 by [[Nobuko Miyamoto]] and [[Benny Yee]] (who designed the [[Great Leap logo|leaper logo]]), but much work was created before that time.<br />
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== 1974–1981: [[Warriors of the Rainbow]]==<br />
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[[Warriors of the Rainbow]], a fusion rock/jazz band headed by [[Benny Yee]] (keyboards) and [[Nobuko Miyamoto|Nobuko]] (vocals). Other band members included at various times [[Russel Baba]], [[Kenny Endo]], [[Bobby Farlice]], [[Alan Furutani]], and others.<br />
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==1975: [[NOBUKO’S DANCE CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]]==<br />
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[[NOBUKO’S DANCE CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]] held at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] was populated by many non-dancers and dancers in the community. Rev. Kodani and the temple, graciously allowed it to continue for more than 10 years. From this class dance performances with original music by [[Benny Yee]] and Nobuko, eventually led to the founding of [[Great Leap]].<br />
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==1977: Martial Arts Dance==<br />
MARTIAL ARTS DANCE: Nobuko invited professional dancers to the Senshin workshop to create dances on a more professional level. This piece was a collaboration between martial artists (Tatsuo Hirano) and dancers ([[Louise Mita Kawabata]], Aulani Chang…)<br />
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==1977: Sonyu==<br />
SONYU: a collaboration between Nobuko and dance class with [[Kinnara Taiko]] of Senshin Temple. Kinnara was one of the first taiko groups in America. <br />
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==1978: [[Women Hold Up Half the Sky]]==<br />
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==1980: [[Chop Suey]]==<br />
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[[Chop Suey]] was Great Leap's first musical production. The performance featured story with songs by Nobuko and Benny Yee, and choreography. This was initiated by the East West Players for a summer series presented in parks in Los Angeles County. GREAT LEAP was formally born as a non-profit Asian American arts organization. 3 Iterations, different directors, JOSE DE VEGA comes into Great Leap.<br />
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==1981: Breaking Out==<br />
BREAKING OUT: a mutli-media concert featuring Nobuko, Benny Yee and [[Warriors of the Rainbow]]. Concert with [[Al Robles]]<br />
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==1982: Jan Ken Po==<br />
JAN KEN PO: original song by Nobuko done in various concerts with children from various communities. Made our first music video, in a time music videos were just beginning to appear.<br />
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=Continuing=<br />
==1983==<br />
[[BEST OF BOTH WORLDS]]: first solo album by Nobuko and musical director/arranger Derek Nakamoto. Was also a multi-media concert presented at the Japan America Theater.<br />
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==1984 (?)==<br />
GAMAN: 16mm film short produced by [[Bob Miyamoto]], with Nobuko’s song “[[Gaman]]” and the drawings of [[Betty Chen]]. It portrays the story of a young girl growing up in one of the concentration camps that Japanese Americans were sent to. The film was shown on the NAATA series “[[Silk Screen]]”, on PBS.<br />
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==1985==<br />
JOSE DE VEGA: met Nobuko when he was playing ‘Chino’, and she ‘Francisca’ in the film “[[West Side Story]].” She invited him into Great Leap and he became principal choreographer and director of major pieces.<br />
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==1985-1986==<br />
JOURNEY IN THREE MOVEMENTS / BRIDGE: major repertory works with original music composed by Nobuko Miyamoto and Jose De Vega, choreography. "Journey", the story of immigrant struggle, was filmed and shown on Educational Television. "Bridge" portrays trade between Japan and America.<br />
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==’87, '88==<br />
TALK STORY I & II: Musical theater shows created from stories of the Asian American experience. Music, lyrics by Nobuko, choreography mainly by Jose De Vega.<br />
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==’88==<br />
TALK STORY, HAWAII TOUR: 3 island tour and 1 week residency in a Kawaii elementary school serving 2000 children with workshops. <br />
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==’90==<br />
JOANNE IS MY MIDDLE NAME: solo performance piece by Nobuko, premiered at the Japan America Theater. Later toured as part of Slice of Rice” through LA Music Center on Tour Program. <br />
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==1990==<br />
A SLICE OF RICE: inspired by the first-voice storytelling movement… Jude Narita and other Asian Americans telling their own stories. Recruited DAN KWONG into GL; started as a festival to feature the many Asian American artists who were developing their own solo works in theater, dance, music. Later toured colleges and LA pubic schools with the Music Center on Tour Program; primarily featuring Dan Kwong, Louise Mita Kawabata, Young-Ae Park, Long Nguyen, and Nobuko.<br />
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==1995==<br />
LAUGHTER FROM THE CHILDREN OF WAR/Club O’Noodles, Vietnamese Theater Group. Nobuko co-directs w/Hung Nguyen.<br />
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==1983?==<br />
COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM – ARTS FOR YOUTH<br />
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==1992 to present==<br />
MULTICULTURAL PERFORMANCES. 1992 was a turning point for Great Leap. The Los Angeles Uprising (or Riots) after the Rodney King trial exposes the tensions between local communities of color. Great Leap responds by transforming from an Asian American arts organization into a multi-cultural one.<br />
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==1993==<br />
A SLICE OF RICE, FRIJOLES AND GREENS: first-voice stories of Asian, Latino and African American artists are presented together. The show continues to tour colleges around the country. There was also a version for youth audiences that performed in the LA Music Center On Tour Program, until about 2004. (CULTURES)<br />
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==1995-==<br />
[[A GRAIN OF SAND: Nobuko’s solo autobiographical show]] played Highways, East West Players, Los Angeles Theater Center and New World Theater, then began touring the college circuit.<br />
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==1996==<br />
BINDU RECORDS: Partnership between Nobuko and Derek Nakamoto launches "Bindu", which supports artists such as Nobuko, Kenny Endo, Frances Awe, and others.<br />
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==1997==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS: CD produced by Derek Nakamoto of Nobuko’s songs. Based on the Lakota sacred salutation, Mitakuye Oyasin (to all relations). <br />
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==1997==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS, FORD THEATER: A multicultural concert with Nobuko Miyamoto, Frances Awe and the Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble, Charlie Chin. <br />
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==1997==<br />
A GRAIN OF SAND REUNION CONCERTS: Chris, Nobuko and Charlie Chin re-release “Grain” on CD on Bindu Records. First concert at UC Berkeley and many others follow. <br />
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==2004==<br />
SACRED MOON SONGS: A musical theater piece created with Muslim, Japanese, Mexican and African American artists and community members. Directed by Nobuko and Ruben Guevara. Presented at West Players, July 30 to August 1, 2004. (No pictures, only on GL website)<br />
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==1998-2003==<br />
ARTS AND YOGA FOR YOUTH, summer program designed for USC Upward Bound.<br />
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==2003-2007==<br />
[[TRIANGLE PROJECT]], “JOURNEY OF THE DANDELION”: this international collaboration brings together PJ Hirabayashi of San Jose Taiko, Yoko Fujimoto of KODO, and Nobuko of Great Leap, in a journey that takes them to San Jose, Sado Island, New World Theater U.Mass, Cal State Monterey Bay, Japan America Theater, Stony Brook Un, and NY Museum of Natural History.<br />
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==2008==<br />
LEAPS OF FAITH: interfaith theater piece created in GL’s mentorship program, COLLABORATORY, directed by [[Dan Kwong]]. (FAITH)<br />
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GL MISC. ARTISTS: pictures of various artists who have worked with GL.<br />
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==5/1/2008==<br />
WHAT CAN A SONG DO: Nobuko’s lecture/performance, work-in-progress, Stony Brook University (NO PERF. PIX YET, USE NOBUKO PIX)<br />
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==1997–2007==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: Inspired by Mitakuye Oyasin, To All Relations develops into a series of residencies that bring communities of different colors and cultures together.<br />
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==1999==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS , WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC: GL creates an all day event that engages people from 5am to 10 pm at Senshin Buddhist Temple. Yoga at sunrise, taichi, talks by Black Elk, Tibetan monks, Rev. Kodani, workshops in jazz, movement, building flower mandala, peace flags and more, ending with a concert with June Kuramoto, Derek Nakamoto, Nobuko, Nedra Wheeler, Tibetan singers, etc. <br />
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==2000==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS, PHOENIX: Nobuko and Paulina Sahagun work with Asian American elders, Phoenix police officers, Native youth and Desert Dance Theater.<br />
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TO ALL RELATIONS, DETROIT: Grace Lee Boggs invites Nobuko to learn about Detroit’s urban dilemna and create work around the burgeoning gardening movement. A ritual celebration is created with other artists/gardeners. Nobuko creates song/dance “I Dream A Garden” based on Buddhist Obon circle dance, ala Motown. (EARTH)<br />
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==2001==<br />
RELATIONS, SAN JOSE: Nobuko and Hung Nguyen of Club O’Noodles, do workshops with Vietnamese American youth.<br />
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==2002==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS, BOYLE HEIGHTS: Nobuko and Dan Kwong lead a residency with former Boyle Heights members from Japanese, Mexican, and Jewish American communities. Performance is mounted with the exhibit of Boyle Heights at the Japanese American National Museum. <br />
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==2002==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS WATTS: in a collaboration with Watts Labor Community Action Coalition, Great Leap worked with at-risk teens on a gardening and arts project.<br />
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==‘03 -04==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS: “SACRED MOON SONGS”. In response to 9/11 Great Leap under the direction of Nobuko and Ruben Guevara, brought together Muslims, Japanese, Mexican, and African American community members to share common experiences of relocation, repatriation and deportation. First presented as a work in progress at NCRR’s Breaking the Fast Ramadan gathering at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]], then as a finished piece at [[East West Players]], July 30 to August 1, 2004. (No pictures, only on GL website)<br />
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==2006==<br />
TO ALL RELATIONS: “Ceremony of Remembrance”. One-week residency with Laotion students at University of Wisconsin, culminated with performance directed by Nobuko and Traci Kiriyama. (video only, pictures on GL website)<br />
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==2005-present==<br />
COLLABORATORY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Great Leap's program for developing and supporting the next generation of artist-leaders in L.A., and passing on GL's philosophy and methodology for creating community-based performance. Participants experience master classes with mentoring artists, culminating with a collaborative performance. Directed by [[Dan Kwong]], with Co-director [[Young Ae Park]] and Nobuko as primary workshop leaders. Guest teachers/mentors have included Luis Alfaro, Shishir Kurup, Diane Rodriguez, Keith Antar Mason, Ruben Guevara, Leslie Ishii, Dorit Cypis, and many more.<br />
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==2005==<br />
COLLABORATORY I: Communities of color. Culmination July 30, 31 2005, La Finestra Gallery and Performance Space<br />
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==2006==<br />
COLLABORATORY II: Communities of color. Culmination performance at SIPA (Search to Involve Pilipino Americans)<br />
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==2006==<br />
COLLABORATORY III: Immigration and Democracy, Culmination October 21-22 at JANM, Center for the Preservation of Democracy.<br />
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==’07==<br />
COLLABORATORY IV: The Third Stone (care of the environment) Culmination Aug 18,19 at Farmlab Space<br />
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==’08==<br />
COLLABORATORY V: Leaps of Faith, culmination Mar 8-9, JANM<br />
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==’08-9==<br />
COLLABORATORY VI: Leaps of Faith, culmination Jan 10, JANM<br />
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==2005 – 08==<br />
WORKSHOP/SEMINARS, INTERFAITH : <br />
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ART OF WEAVING FAITHS – all day interfaith workshops with 30 people of diverse faiths, usually held in religious centers.<br />
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==2/19-20/05==<br />
AOWF, Brooklyn Bridges, women’s gathering who have been affected by events of 9/11. First Unitarian Church, Brooklyn. Leaders Nobuko Tomomi Kanemaru, artist. <br />
==2/06==<br />
Senshin/Omar Al Khattab Mosque <br />
==3/17/07==<br />
Islamic Center<br />
==5/07==<br />
Senshin Buddhist Temple<br />
==7/22/07==<br />
Santa Monica Art Museum<br />
==12/30/07==<br />
Culver City Interfaith<br />
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==7/20-26/08==<br />
Memphis Theological Seminary, week-long workshops with Christian Theology students, Nobuko and Kamau Ayubbi. <br />
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==’08==<br />
[[PARLIAMENT OF WORLD RELIGIONS]] - Nobuko and [[Carla Vega]] to to Melbourne<br />
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==1986 – PRESENT==<br />
OBON – SENSHIN TEMPLE<br />
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==2010 - present==<br />
[[Eco-Vids]] are Great Leap's ongoing series of environmentally-themed music videos, with songs written by Nobuko and video direction/editing by Dan Kwong.<br />
B.Y.O. CHOPSTIX (2010) highlights the ecological dilemma of disposable chopsticks (consuming 30 million trees per year) and encourages people to carry their own portable pair.<br />
MOTTAINAI (2011) honors the forgotten or ignored traditions of communities of color that teach each us to live responsibly on this Earth.<br />
CYCLES OF CHANGE (2012) champions the common bicycle as an alternative means of urban transportation. Created in collaboration with Grammy-award winning rock band, Quetzal.<br />
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==2013==<br />
[[FandangObon]]<br />
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==2018==<br />
[[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series commences with [[Part 1 - Finding Voice]] on March 11, 2018 at Senshin Buddhist Temple.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Great_Leap!&diff=996Welcome to Great Leap!2018-03-12T14:22:04Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Gathering 1 - Finding Voice */</p>
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<div>The Great Leap Online Archive is your source of the most comprehensive online collection of the organization's history as a performing arts and social justice activism group.<br />
<br />
=[[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]]=<br />
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==[[Part 1 - Finding Voice|Gathering 1 - Finding Voice]]==<br />
The first gathering in the 40th anniversary series was held Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Senshin Buddhist Temple.<br />
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==[[A Grain of Sand (album)|A Grain of Sand]]==<br />
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==[[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]]==<br />
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==[[Warriors of the Rainbow]]==<br />
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==[[Chop Suey]]==<br />
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__NOTOC__</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Great_Leap!&diff=995Welcome to Great Leap!2018-03-12T14:21:07Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>The Great Leap Online Archive is your source of the most comprehensive online collection of the organization's history as a performing arts and social justice activism group.<br />
<br />
=[[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]]=<br />
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==[[Gathering 1 - Finding Voice]]==<br />
The first gathering in the 40th anniversary series was held Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Senshin Buddhist Temple.<br />
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==[[A Grain of Sand (album)|A Grain of Sand]]==<br />
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==[[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|Nobuko's Dance Class]]==<br />
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==[[Warriors of the Rainbow]]==<br />
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==[[Chop Suey]]==<br />
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__NOTOC__</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=994Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T14:19:10Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
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The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists Genie Nagano, Quincy Surasmith, Lisa Furutani, Nancy Sekizawa, Carla Vega, Anne Ito, Marsha Furutani, and Nobuko Miyamoto.<br />
<br />
Dr. Deborah Wong welcomed attendees.<br />
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Warren Furutani shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
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===Story Circle I===<br />
The first circle of the event focused on Nobuko's Dance Class, which was active from 1975-1987.<br />
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Members of the dance class led a warm-up with tanka/poem by Genie Nakano.<br />
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The story circle discussion was facilitated by traci kato-kiriyama and included participation of Rev. Mas Kodani, who spoke about the role of art in the context of Buddhist awareness.<br />
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===Story Circle II===<br />
The event's second circle focused on the band [[Warriors of the Rainbow]], which was active from 1974-1982. The circle began with a live performance of the Benny Yee song ''West to East''. The song was performed by Warriors of the Rainbow members Benny Yee, Nobuko, Danny Yamamoto, Alan Furutani, and Taiji Miyagawa.<br />
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The second story circle discussion was facilitated by Sean Miura.<br />
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===Exhibit===<br />
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===Story Circle III===<br />
The event's third circle focused on the musical [[Chop Suey]], which was active from 1978-1981. The segment of the portion began with a humorous monologue performed by Michael Paul Chan as a Chinese restaurant waiter. Performers from the Chop Suey musical performed a medley that included the numbers [[Can I Take Your Order Please]], [[Set Me Free]], [[Sweat Shop]], and [[American Made]].<br />
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Dan Kwong facilitated the third story circle.<br />
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===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
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===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=993Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T13:35:39Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, '''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists Genie Nagano, Quincy Surasmith, Lisa Furutani, Nancy Sekizawa, Carla Vega, Anne Ito, Marsha Furutani, and Nobuko Miyamoto.<br />
<br />
Dr. Deborah Wong welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
Warren Furutani shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Nobuko's Dance Class===<br />
===Story Circle for Rev. Mas, Nobuko's Dance Class, and Kinnara Taiko===<br />
===Warriors of the Rainbow===<br />
===Story Circle for Warriors of the Rainbow===<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
===Chop Suey Medley===<br />
===Story Circle for Chop Suey===<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Great_Leap!&diff=992Welcome to Great Leap!2018-03-12T04:15:10Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Great Leap Gathering I */</p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, ''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists Genie Nagano, Quincy Surasmith, Lisa Furutani, Nancy Sekizawa, Carla Vega, Anne Ito, Marsha Furutani, and Nobuko Miyamoto.<br />
<br />
Dr. Deborah Wong welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
Warren Furutani shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Nobuko's Dance Class===<br />
===Story Circle for Rev. Mas, Nobuko's Dance Class, and Kinnara Taiko===<br />
===Warriors of the Rainbow===<br />
===Story Circle for Warriors of the Rainbow===<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
===Chop Suey Medley===<br />
===Story Circle for Chop Suey===<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.<br />
<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Great_Leap_at_40:_The_Gatherings&diff=990Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings2018-03-12T04:09:53Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* External links */</p>
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<div>'''Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings''' is the title of an event series that Great Leap started in 2018 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the organization.<br />
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==Series==<br />
===Gathering 1 - Finding Voice===<br />
The first event in the series, '''[[Part 1 - Finding Voice]]''' was held Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'', Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Great_Leap_at_40:_The_Gatherings&diff=989Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings2018-03-12T04:09:39Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* External links */</p>
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<div>'''Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings''' is the title of an event series that Great Leap started in 2018 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the organization.<br />
<br />
==Series==<br />
===Gathering 1 - Finding Voice===<br />
The first event in the series, '''[[Part 1 - Finding Voice]]''' was held Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ ''Great Leap to celebrate 40th anniversary'' Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Great_Leap_at_40:_The_Gatherings&diff=988Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings2018-03-12T04:09:10Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* External links */</p>
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<div>'''Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings''' is the title of an event series that Great Leap started in 2018 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the organization.<br />
<br />
==Series==<br />
===Gathering 1 - Finding Voice===<br />
The first event in the series, '''[[Part 1 - Finding Voice]]''' was held Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ Rafu Shimpo, March 7, 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Great_Leap_at_40:_The_Gatherings&diff=987Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings2018-03-12T04:08:43Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>'''Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings''' is the title of an event series that Great Leap started in 2018 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the organization.<br />
<br />
==Series==<br />
===Gathering 1 - Finding Voice===<br />
The first event in the series, '''[[Part 1 - Finding Voice]]''' was held Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.rafu.com/2018/03/great-leap-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary/ Rafu Shimpo, March 2018]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=986Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T04:04:30Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Circle */</p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, ''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a [[NOBUKO’S_DANCE_CLASS|community dance class]]. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's artistic career of weaving together performance and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
<br />
The introduction of the event included a live performance of [[We Are The Children]] and included artists Genie Nagano, Quincy Surasmith, Lisa Furutani, Nancy Sekizawa, Carla Vega, Anne Ito, Marsha Furutani, and Nobuko Miyamoto.<br />
<br />
Dr. Deborah Wong welcomed attendees.<br />
<br />
Warren Furutani shared a thoughts on Great Leap's contribution to art, culture, and the Asian American Movement.<br />
<br />
===Nobuko's Dance Class===<br />
===Story Circle for Rev. Mas, Nobuko's Dance Class, and Kinnara Taiko===<br />
===Warriors of the Rainbow===<br />
===Story Circle for Warriors of the Rainbow===<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
===Chop Suey Medley===<br />
===Story Circle for Chop Suey===<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Part_1_-_Finding_Voice&diff=985Part 1 - Finding Voice2018-03-12T03:59:34Z<p>EugeneAhn: Created page with "<gallery mode="packed-overlay"> File:GreatLeapGathering1-WebPostcard.jpg File:GreatLeapGathering1-FacebookPost.jpg File:GreatLeapGathering1-Program.jpg </gallery> First in the..."</p>
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First in the [[Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings]] series, ''Part 1 - Finding Voice''' was the title of a [[Great Leap]] event held March 11, 2018 at [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in Los Angeles. The event served to gather voices and community around the origins of the Great Leap organization.<br />
<br />
==Program==<br />
===Offering===<br />
===Circle===<br />
Participants gathered in the temple's social hall, the same location where four decades ago Nobuko Miyamoto started a community dance class. On the same wood floors that gave ground to Nobuko's career pursuit weaving together art and activism, event participants gathered in a large circle to spend the afternoon re-living memorable performances and reminiscing about their impact and meaning on the Asian American identity movement.<br />
===Nobuko's Dance Class===<br />
===Story Circle for Rev. Mas, Nobuko's Dance Class, and Kinnara Taiko===<br />
===Warriors of the Rainbow===<br />
===Story Circle for Warriors of the Rainbow===<br />
===Exhibit===<br />
===Chop Suey Medley===<br />
===Story Circle for Chop Suey===<br />
===Event Finale===<br />
After the event's final story circle, the ensemble performed a closing medley.<br />
<br />
===Reception===<br />
Event participants enjoyed a reception of Chinese food catered by Feast from the East, as well as a 40th anniversary cake.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Great_Leap_at_40:_The_Gatherings&diff=984Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings2018-03-12T03:57:53Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Gathering 1 - Finding Voice */</p>
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<div>'''Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings''' is the title of an event series that Great Leap started in 2018 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the organization.<br />
<br />
==Series==<br />
===Gathering 1 - Finding Voice===<br />
The first event in the series, '''[[Part 1 - Finding Voice]]''' was held Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=File:GreatLeapGathering1-Program.jpg&diff=980File:GreatLeapGathering1-Program.jpg2018-03-12T03:52:56Z<p>EugeneAhn: Jenni Kuida Facebook photo post https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215321459219324&set=pcb.10215321459459330&type=3&theater</p>
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<div>Jenni Kuida Facebook photo post https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215321459219324&set=pcb.10215321459459330&type=3&theater</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=File:GreatLeapGathering1-FacebookPost.jpg&diff=979File:GreatLeapGathering1-FacebookPost.jpg2018-03-12T03:51:47Z<p>EugeneAhn: Jenni Kuida Facebook photo post https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215321459259325&set=pcb.10215321459459330&type=3&theater</p>
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<div>Jenni Kuida Facebook photo post https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215321459259325&set=pcb.10215321459459330&type=3&theater</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=File:GreatLeapGathering1-WebPostcard.jpg&diff=978File:GreatLeapGathering1-WebPostcard.jpg2018-03-12T03:46:19Z<p>EugeneAhn: https://www.facebook.com/greatleap/photos/rpp.41459230123/10155113547020124/?type=3&theater</p>
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<div>'''Great Leap at 40: The Gatherings''' is the title of an event series that Great Leap started in 2018 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the organization.<br />
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===Gathering 1 - Finding Voice===<br />
''[['Gathering 1 - Finding Voice]]''' was held Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Sidebar&diff=973MediaWiki:Sidebar2018-03-12T03:02:27Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>[[File:DSC00174.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Nobuko and Chris performing]] '''Chris Iijima''' (1948-2005) was [[Nobuko Miyamoto|Nobuko]]'s longtime friend and collaborator. The two performed first as the duo [[Chris and Joanne]] and later as [[A Grain of Sand (album)|A Grain of Sand]] (which later included [[Charlie Chin]] as well). Iijima's life as an activist and musician is depicted in the documentary ''A Song for Ourselves'', written and directed by Tadashi Nakamura (2009).<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Iijima Chris Iijima on Wikipedia]<br />
* [http://encyclopedia.densho.org/Chris_Iijima/ Entry in Densho Encyclopedia]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Donna_Ebata&diff=970Donna Ebata2018-03-10T17:51:54Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>'''Donna Ebata''' worked with [[Great Leap]] (as she puts it) "from 1987 till forever." She is well known in the taiko community, as a longtime member of [[Kinnara Taiko]] and as the director of KASA (Kodo Arts Sphere America)[http://www.kodoarts.org/]. She was a key organizer in the development of Great Leap, serving for many years as the Chair of Great Leap's Board of Directors.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Warriors_of_the_Rainbow&diff=969Warriors of the Rainbow2018-03-10T17:51:31Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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'''Warriors of the Rainbow''' was a fusion rock/jazz band headed by [[Benny Yee]] (keyboards) and Nobuko Miyamoto (vocals). Other band members included at various times Russel Baba, [[Kenny Endo]], Bobby Farlice, Alan Furutani, and others.<br />
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Nobuko writes:<br />
<blockquote>''Benny Yee and I started a band called Warriors of the Rainbow in LA in 1974. Benny was a pianist with a driving soulful style. We were both determined to make songs and sound that expressed who we were as Asian Americans but also would include other musicians of color. Warriors of the Rainbow was a Native American prophesy that said there would be 5,000 years of evil, followed by 5,000 years of good. And that change would come when warriors all colors of the rainbow got together. It became a song written by Chris Iijima. I sang it with him on our album, A GRAIN OF SAND, produced in 1973 in NYC. Making the band Warriors in LA, was a way of continuing that prophecy through music.''<br><br />
- Nobuko</blockquote><br />
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==Personnel==<br />
===Nobuko Miyamoto===<br />
===Benny Yee===<br />
===Russel Baba===<br />
===Kenny Endo===<br />
===Bobby Farlice===<br />
===Alan Furutani===<br />
==Recordings==<br />
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Warriors of the Rainbow did not release an album, but they recorded four songs at the renowned Cherokee Studio in September 1977: "Beckoning," "New Moon," "West to East," and an extended improvisation titled "From the Belly of a Monster."<br />
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==Television Appearances==<br />
[[File:Warriors on UH TV 1980 video still.jpg|400px|Warriors of the Rainbow on UH TV in 1980.]]<br />
Archival television footage of Warriors of the Rainbow on the show ''Rice and Roses'' at the Center for Labor Education and Research, University of Hawai`i, Manoa (1980, 30 minutes) has been transferred from 3/4 inch videotape to digital hi-def, and may be shared here in in the future.<br />
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</gallery></div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Dan_Kwong&diff=968Dan Kwong2018-03-10T17:51:10Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>[[Dan Kwong]] joined [[Great Leap]] in 1990. For many years he was affiliated simply as an artist, performing with Great Leap in dozens of college and elementary school shows. He is highly regarded as a performance artist who often explores themes related to Asian American identity, gender, and more. His involvement with Great Leap deepened over the years as a teacher, facilitator and director on various projects, collaborating extensively with Artistic Director [[Nobuko Miyamoto]]. He has served as Associate Artistic Director for Great Leap since 2012.<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.DanKwong.com Website]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Donna_Ebata&diff=967Donna Ebata2018-03-10T17:50:42Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>[[Donna Ebata]] worked with [[Great Leap]] (as she puts it) "from 1987 till forever." She is well known in the taiko community, as a longtime member of [[Kinnara Taiko]] and as the director of KASA (Kodo Arts Sphere America)[http://www.kodoarts.org/]. She was a key organizer in the development of Great Leap, serving for many years as the Chair of Great Leap's Board of Directors.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Great_Leap&diff=966Great Leap2018-03-10T17:50:06Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>'''Great Leap''' is a Los Angeles based multicultural performing arts organization dedicated to creating and presenting original works in theater, music and dance. Through the collaborative process of performance creation, workshops and community residencies, Great Leap works with professional artists and community partners to instill a deeper sense of connection between diverse peoples and Mother Earth. Founded in 1978 by Artistic Director [[Nobuko Miyamoto]], Great Leap is rooted in the Asian American community and promotes cross-cultural exchange with local and nationwide audiences.. <br />
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==Overview==<br />
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Great Leap was founded as an Asian American arts organization in 1978 by Artistic Director, Nobuko Miyamoto. Originally trained as a dancer and singer who worked in films and Broadway, her involvement in the social movements of the 1960s led her to re-imagine her role as an artist. Songs she co-created with Chris Iijima and Charlie Chin for the album [[Grain of Sand|A Grain of Sand]] captured the desires and spirit of the nascent Asian American movement (now part of the Smithsonian Folkways Collection) and started her on a journey to use art for social change (another way to include high quality??)<br />
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The invitation to use the social hall [[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] in South Central LA, gave Great Leap a home and a space to teach, rehearse and create within a supportive Japanese community. Artistic collaborations spawned musicals such as [[Chop Suey]] and [[Talk Story]] reaching audiences hungry for their untold stories. The mid-1980s saw a plethora of solo performer/writers beginning to express their unique experiences as Asian Americans. Great Leap began producing A Slice of Rice festival and a touring show to support this new cultural wave. <br />
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In the wake of the racial divisions of the 1992 Los Angeles Uprising, Great Leap became a multicultural arts organization, bringing together Asian, Latino and African American artists to share the stage. [[A Slice of Rice, Frijoles, and Greens]] took audiences across borders addressing tough issues with humor and poignancy. “Slice” toured colleges nationally and a youth version was created for the Los Angeles Music Center On Tour program, reaching more than 50,000 youths yearly. <br />
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In 1997, Great Leap began taking communities beyond their color lines by engaging them with the creative process. The [[To All Relations Project]] used movement, theater games, meditation, song and storytelling as a way for non-artists to experience connectivity and collectively create performance works from their stories. Major residencies took place in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Watts, Boyle Heights, Brooklyn, Wisconsin, Appalachia, and Detroit. <br />
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After 9/11, Great Leap applied its creative community engagement process to heal religious divides, creating spaces where Muslims, Buddhists, Christians and Jews in workshops and retreats us to open dialogue and make performance works to deepen interfaith understanding. “Leaps of Faith” was invited to be part of the 2009 Parliament of World’s Religions in Melbourne, Australia. <br />
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In 2005, Great Leap launched its mentorship program, [[COLLABORATORY]], to share its unique pedagogy and more than 30 years of experience in artistic creation and community building. COLLAB’s free ten-week institute for emerging artists of color has thus far had 11 iterations training over 120 young artists in Great Leap's techniques. <br />
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In 2009, with growing concerns over Climate Change began Great Leap’s work to use art to bring communities of color into the environmental conversation. Great Leap's [[Eco-Vids]] series, directed by [[Dan Kwong]], combines song, story, humor and factual information to make environmental consciousness hip, fashionable and fun. Widely distributed through YouTube and other social media and film festivals, Great Leap has produced: B.Y.O. CHOPSTIX, MOTTAINAI, and CYCLES OF CHANGE.<br />
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==Connecting with community through artmaking==<br />
[[Senshin Buddhist Temple]] continues to be Great Leap’s home and source of inspiration for new works. Nobuko Miyamoto has written and choreographed several new pieces for the Obon tradition of ancestor remembrance. Her widely accepted song/dances are performed at annual Obon Festivals at Senshin as well as at 18 temples throughout Southern California and spreading beyond. Her artistic collaboration with the East Los Angeles rock group [[Quetzal]], Grammy-winning, Smithsonian Folkway artists, who have helped to spread the participatory music and dance tradition of Fandango Son Jarocho of Vera Cruz, Mexico, throughout the U.S., has become an annual [[FandangObon]] Festival at L.A.'s Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, bringing together Asians, Latino and now African Americans into one circle. Their song/dance “[[BAMBUTSU]]” is now embraced by the Japanese Obon community and danced by more than 10,000 yearly. <br />
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Great Leap, led by Nobuko Miyamoto and Associate Artistic Director, [[Dan Kwong]], continues to thrive as a community-based arts organization and evolve through their artistry and belief that [[ART]] can be a driving force to open borders between communities, as well as support cultural and environmental sustainability.<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.GreatLeap.org Great Leap main website]<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5BYV8n7g93De_wfRniHdIQ Great Leap YouTube page]<br />
* [https://www.instagram.com/great_leap @great_leap Instagram]</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Digital_Archive_Project&diff=965Digital Archive Project2018-03-10T17:49:10Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Advisory committee */</p>
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<div>The digital archive project is Great Leap's effort to make history available online. It was instigated by Great Leap's Board of Directors, who wanted to use the 2018 40th anniversary year as an opportunity to look back as well as forward.<br />
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==Origins==<br />
The idea of making Great Leap archival materials available online has its roots in the organization's first website. Great Leap's Managing Director [[Jenni Kuida]] took it upon herself to manually upload as much information she could regarding performances, artists, and activities. She noted that as the online documentation of Great Leap's activities across the country grew, so did interest in access to it. She reported regular inquiries from researchers and scholars who considered the website a source of information on Asian American performing arts culture. When Jenni stepped down from her Great Leap role in 2004, her work curating the online archive was not continued. <br />
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In 2015, the Great Leap board of directors held a strategic planning session and in that session Artistic Director [[Nobuko Miyamoto]] identified the archiving of Great Leap's videos and photos to be of significant importance. [[Eugene Ahn]], who had helped Great Leap create its websites and who by 2015 was serving as a member of the board, was identified as a resource to help in the planning and supervision of this archiving task. Eugene recommended to the board that archiving efforts should also include some component of making materials available online, because past use of the website already demonstrated an online archive performed a valuable service to the community.<br />
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In 2016, Nobuko contacted scholar [[Deborah Wong]] to advise on the concept of forming an online digital archive.<br />
<br />
By the end of 2017, a working group had formed to formally launch Great Leap's online archive project and organize a series of events celebrating the history and stories being made newly accessible by those efforts.<br />
<br />
==Working group==<br />
A working group that began work in 2017 included the following people:<br />
* [[Nobuko Miyamoto]]<br />
* [[Deborah Wong]]<br />
* [[Donna Ebata]]<br />
* [[Jenni Kuida]]<br />
* [[Angela Moreira]]<br />
* [[Dan Kwong]]<br />
* [[Eugene Ahn]]<br />
<br />
==Advisory committee==<br />
Formally, Great Leap's efforts to produce and maintain a digital archive became known as the Great Leap Online Archive. An [[Advisory Committee|advisory committee]] was formed to resource the efforts.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Digital_Archive_Project&diff=964Digital Archive Project2018-03-10T17:47:59Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
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<div>The digital archive project is Great Leap's effort to make history available online. It was instigated by Great Leap's Board of Directors, who wanted to use the 2018 40th anniversary year as an opportunity to look back as well as forward.<br />
<br />
==Origins==<br />
The idea of making Great Leap archival materials available online has its roots in the organization's first website. Great Leap's Managing Director [[Jenni Kuida]] took it upon herself to manually upload as much information she could regarding performances, artists, and activities. She noted that as the online documentation of Great Leap's activities across the country grew, so did interest in access to it. She reported regular inquiries from researchers and scholars who considered the website a source of information on Asian American performing arts culture. When Jenni stepped down from her Great Leap role in 2004, her work curating the online archive was not continued. <br />
<br />
In 2015, the Great Leap board of directors held a strategic planning session and in that session Artistic Director [[Nobuko Miyamoto]] identified the archiving of Great Leap's videos and photos to be of significant importance. [[Eugene Ahn]], who had helped Great Leap create its websites and who by 2015 was serving as a member of the board, was identified as a resource to help in the planning and supervision of this archiving task. Eugene recommended to the board that archiving efforts should also include some component of making materials available online, because past use of the website already demonstrated an online archive performed a valuable service to the community.<br />
<br />
In 2016, Nobuko contacted scholar [[Deborah Wong]] to advise on the concept of forming an online digital archive.<br />
<br />
By the end of 2017, a working group had formed to formally launch Great Leap's online archive project and organize a series of events celebrating the history and stories being made newly accessible by those efforts.<br />
<br />
==Working group==<br />
A working group that began work in 2017 included the following people:<br />
* [[Nobuko Miyamoto]]<br />
* [[Deborah Wong]]<br />
* [[Donna Ebata]]<br />
* [[Jenni Kuida]]<br />
* [[Angela Moreira]]<br />
* [[Dan Kwong]]<br />
* [[Eugene Ahn]]<br />
<br />
==Advisory committee==<br />
Formally, Great Leap's efforts to produce and maintain a digital archive became known as the Great Leap Online Archive. An [[Advisory Committee|advisory committee]] was formed to guide the efforts.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Digital_Archive_Project&diff=963Digital Archive Project2018-03-10T17:47:02Z<p>EugeneAhn: </p>
<hr />
<div>The digital archive project is Great Leap's effort to make history available online. It was instigated by Great Leap's Board of Directors, who wanted to use the 2018 40th anniversary year as an opportunity to look back as well as forward.<br />
<br />
==Origins==<br />
The idea of making Great Leap archival materials available online has its roots in the organization's first website. Great Leap's Managing Director [[Jenni Kuida]] took it upon herself to manually upload as much information she could regarding performances, artists, and activities. She noted that as the online documentation of Great Leap's activities across the country grew, so did interest in access to it. She reported regular inquiries from researchers and scholars who considered the website a source of information on Asian American performing arts culture. When Jenni stepped down from her Great Leap role in 2004, her work curating the online archive was not continued. <br />
<br />
In 2015, the Great Leap board of directors held a strategic planning session and in that session Nobuko identified the archiving of Great Leap's videos and photos to be of significant importance. [[Eugene Ahn]], who had helped Great Leap create its websites and who by 2015 was serving as a member of the board, was identified as a resource to help in the planning and supervision of this archiving task. Eugene recommended to the board that archiving efforts should also include some component of making materials available online, because past use of the website already demonstrated an online archive performed a valuable service to the community.<br />
<br />
In 2016, Nobuko contacted scholar Deborah Wong to advise on the concept of forming an online digital archive.<br />
<br />
By the end of 2017, a working group had formed to formally launch Great Leap's online archive project and organize a series of events celebrating the history and stories being made newly accessible by those efforts.<br />
<br />
==Working group==<br />
A working group that began work in 2017 included the following people:<br />
* [[Nobuko Miyamoto]]<br />
* [[Deborah Wong]]<br />
* [[Donna Ebata]]<br />
* [[Jenni Kuida]]<br />
* [[Angela Moreira]]<br />
* [[Dan Kwong]]<br />
* [[Eugene Ahn]]<br />
<br />
==Advisory committee==<br />
Formally, Great Leap's efforts to produce and maintain a digital archive became known as the Great Leap Online Archive. An [[Advisory Committee|advisory committee]] was formed to guide the efforts.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Digital_Archive_Project&diff=962Digital Archive Project2018-03-10T17:43:06Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Origins */</p>
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<div>The digital archive project is Great Leap's effort to make history available online. It was instigated by Great Leap's Board of Directors, who wanted to use the 2018 40th anniversary year as an opportunity to look back as well as forward.<br />
<br />
==Origins==<br />
The idea of making Great Leap archival materials available online has its roots in the organization's first website. Great Leap's Managing Director [[Jenni Kuida]] took it upon herself to manually uploaded as much information she could regarding performances, artists, and activities. She noted that as the online documentation of Great Leap's activities across the country grew, so did interest in access to it. She reported regular inquiries from researchers and scholars who considered the website a source of information on Asian American performing arts culture. When Jenni stepped down from her Great Leap role in 2004, her work curating the online archive was not continued. <br />
<br />
In 2015, the Great Leap board of directors held a strategic planning session and in that session Nobuko identified the archiving of Great Leap's videos and photos to be of significant importance. Eugene Ahn was identified as a resource to help in the planning and supervision of this task. Eugene argued that archiving efforts should also include some component of making materials available online.<br />
<br />
In 2016, Nobuko contacted scholar Deborah Wong to advise on the concept of forming an online digital archive.<br />
<br />
By the end of 2017, a working group had formed to formally launch Great Leap's online archive project and organize a series of events celebrating the history and stories being made newly accessible by those efforts.<br />
<br />
==Working group==<br />
A working group that began work in 2017 included the following people:<br />
* [[Nobuko Miyamoto]]<br />
* [[Deborah Wong]]<br />
* [[Donna Ebata]]<br />
* [[Jenni Kuida]]<br />
* [[Angela Moreira]]<br />
* [[Dan Kwong]]<br />
* [[Eugene Ahn]]<br />
<br />
==Advisory committee==<br />
Formally, Great Leap's efforts to produce and maintain a digital archive became known as the Great Leap Online Archive. An [[Advisory Committee|advisory committee]] was formed to guide the efforts.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Digital_Archive_Project&diff=961Digital Archive Project2018-03-10T17:40:51Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Working group */</p>
<hr />
<div>The digital archive project is Great Leap's effort to make history available online. It was instigated by Great Leap's Board of Directors, who wanted to use the 2018 40th anniversary year as an opportunity to look back as well as forward.<br />
<br />
==Origins==<br />
The idea of making Great Leap archival materials available online has its roots in the organization's first website. Jenni Kuida manually uploaded as much information she could regarding performances, artists, and activities. She noted that as the online documentation of Great Leap's activities across the country grew, so did interest in access to the materials. She reported regular inquiries from researchers and scholars who considered the website a source of information on Asian American performing arts culture. When Jenni stepped down from her Great Leap role, her work curating the online archive was not continued.<br />
<br />
In 2015, the Great Leap board of directors held a strategic planning session and in that session Nobuko identified the archiving of Great Leap's videos and photos to be of significant importance. Eugene Ahn was identified as a resource to help in the planning and supervision of this task. Eugene argued that archiving efforts should also include some component of making materials available online.<br />
<br />
In 2016, Nobuko contacted scholar Deborah Wong to advise on the concept of forming an online digital archive.<br />
<br />
By the end of 2017, a working group had formed to formally launch Great Leap's online archive project and organize a series of events celebrating the history and stories being made newly accessible by those efforts.<br />
<br />
==Working group==<br />
A working group that began work in 2017 included the following people:<br />
* [[Nobuko Miyamoto]]<br />
* [[Deborah Wong]]<br />
* [[Donna Ebata]]<br />
* [[Jenni Kuida]]<br />
* [[Angela Moreira]]<br />
* [[Dan Kwong]]<br />
* [[Eugene Ahn]]<br />
<br />
==Advisory committee==<br />
Formally, Great Leap's efforts to produce and maintain a digital archive became known as the Great Leap Online Archive. An [[Advisory Committee|advisory committee]] was formed to guide the efforts.</div>EugeneAhnhttp://archive.greatleap.org/index.php?title=Digital_Archive_Project&diff=960Digital Archive Project2018-03-10T17:40:10Z<p>EugeneAhn: /* Advisory committee */</p>
<hr />
<div>The digital archive project is Great Leap's effort to make history available online. It was instigated by Great Leap's Board of Directors, who wanted to use the 2018 40th anniversary year as an opportunity to look back as well as forward.<br />
<br />
==Origins==<br />
The idea of making Great Leap archival materials available online has its roots in the organization's first website. Jenni Kuida manually uploaded as much information she could regarding performances, artists, and activities. She noted that as the online documentation of Great Leap's activities across the country grew, so did interest in access to the materials. She reported regular inquiries from researchers and scholars who considered the website a source of information on Asian American performing arts culture. When Jenni stepped down from her Great Leap role, her work curating the online archive was not continued.<br />
<br />
In 2015, the Great Leap board of directors held a strategic planning session and in that session Nobuko identified the archiving of Great Leap's videos and photos to be of significant importance. Eugene Ahn was identified as a resource to help in the planning and supervision of this task. Eugene argued that archiving efforts should also include some component of making materials available online.<br />
<br />
In 2016, Nobuko contacted scholar Deborah Wong to advise on the concept of forming an online digital archive.<br />
<br />
By the end of 2017, a working group had formed to formally launch Great Leap's online archive project and organize a series of events celebrating the history and stories being made newly accessible by those efforts.<br />
<br />
==Working group==<br />
A working group that began work in 2017 included the following people:<br />
* Nobuko Miyamoto<br />
* Deborah Wong<br />
* Donna Ebata<br />
* Jenni Kuida<br />
* Angela Moreira<br />
* Dan Kwong<br />
* Eugene Ahn<br />
<br />
==Advisory committee==<br />
Formally, Great Leap's efforts to produce and maintain a digital archive became known as the Great Leap Online Archive. An [[Advisory Committee|advisory committee]] was formed to guide the efforts.</div>EugeneAhn