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Marika Brooks

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I Dance. I Sing. I act. I performe.

I Dance. I Sing. I act. I performe.I Dance. I Sing. I act. I performe.
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I am from Tokyo, Japan, where I began baton twirling along with training in ballet, modern, Jazz dance.


During junior high and high school, I was a member of a competitive baton twirling club and competed several times in the A. Japan Baton Twirling Championships as part of a team.


At the same time, I began training in musical theater at l

I am from Tokyo, Japan, where I began baton twirling along with training in ballet, modern, Jazz dance.


During junior high and high school, I was a member of a competitive baton twirling club and competed several times in the A. Japan Baton Twirling Championships as part of a team.


At the same time, I began training in musical theater at local studios outside of school, where I discovered my passion for pursuing dance and musical theater as a career. 

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After graduating from California State University, Long Beach, I moved to New York City - my dream city!


Since then I have performed at various venues throughout the city, including The Plaza Hotel, corporate events, and luxury parties with the Sarafinas by Purdie Entertainment.


I am always looking for new opportunities to grow as a perform

After graduating from California State University, Long Beach, I moved to New York City - my dream city!


Since then I have performed at various venues throughout the city, including The Plaza Hotel, corporate events, and luxury parties with the Sarafinas by Purdie Entertainment.


I am always looking for new opportunities to grow as a performer, with the dream of one day performing on Broadway. I feel incredible grateful to be part of such an inspiring and supportive artistic community that continues to encourage my growth as an artist.

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In addition to my dance career, I have also worked as a freelance Japanese translator and interpreter. Through this work, I collaborate with Japanese artist and companies to help expand their international reach through language and cultural connection.


Some of my recent projects include:


* The Fancy Food Show 2025 - New York, NY (worked wi

In addition to my dance career, I have also worked as a freelance Japanese translator and interpreter. Through this work, I collaborate with Japanese artist and companies to help expand their international reach through language and cultural connection.


Some of my recent projects include:


* The Fancy Food Show 2025 - New York, NY (worked with Kyoto Narumiya)

* Shoppe Object 2025 - New York, NY (worked with Miho Harada: Founder of Paranomad) 


I am working with JPT America, where I help promote and expand the sales of Japanese stationary, textbooks, and other lifestyle products throughout the United States.

The Sarafinas, My Way at Theater Raleigh

Photo by Jennifer Robertson Photography

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