Fujima Kansuma

Fujima Kansuma
藤間 勘須磨
Born
Sumako Hamaguchi

(1918-05-09)May 9, 1918
San Francisco, United States
DiedFebruary 22, 2023(2023-02-22) (aged 104)
Los Angeles, United States
OccupationKabuki dance

Sumako Hamaguchi (9 May 1918 – 22 February 2023), known by her stage name Fujima Kansuma (藤間 勘須磨, Kansuma Fujima) was a Japanese-American kabuki dancer. She taught more than 2,000 dancers, 50 of whom have been granted professional standing by kabuki grandmasters.[1]

  1. ^ "OBITUARY: Madame Fujima Kansuma, 104; Beloved Teacher Who Trained Over 2,000 Dancers". Rafu Shimpo. 7 March 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.