Kyoka poses for a portrait during the Red Bull Dancers Tour in Tokyo, Japan on July 3, 2019.
Kyoka poses for a portrait during the festival The Notorious IBE in Heerlen, The Netherlands on August 11, 2019.

Kyoka

Japan

Japan

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Dance

A hip-hop dancer from Japan, Kyoka pairs an outstanding flow with moves inspired by her martial arts background.

Birthplace

Osaka City, Japan

Nationality

Japan

Japan

Career start

2002

Disciplines

Dance

Born in Osaka, Japan, Kyoka was inspired to dance at the age of eight by her idol Mini Moni. Quickly developing a unique style that incorporated musicality and experimental flow, she caught the attention of formidable freestyler and hip-hop dancer Maika.

The duo formed the iconic crew Rushball, with Kyoka gaining attention due to her ability to master any genre and deliver the unexpected. This led to her training with top dancers around the world and learning new styles such as capoeira, flamenco and shorinji kempo.