I-VＡＮ was born on May 20, 1984 in Okinawa, Japan. I-VAN is the pioneer of Asian men reggae dancers and leads the world’s dance hall scene. I-VAN first started dancing when he went to Jamaica in 2004 and since then he based his activities in Jamaica as “I-VAN.”
In 2009, I-VAN became the first Asian to come second at the “World Reggae Dance Championship” event organized by the Jamaican government. In 2012, I-VAN finally won and became champion at the celebration event of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary. He was titled “the world’s greatest reggae dancer.” Thereafter, I-VAN continued to perform at events sponsored by the Jamaican government and also held his own event once a year called “Touring Jamaica With I-VAN.”
I-VAN has played an active role in establishing diplomatic relations between Japan and Jamaica through music and culture. I-VAN returned to Okinawa in 2014 where he moved his base to his hometown for the first time in 12 years.
Other than performing on stage, I-VAN also gives lectures at educational facilities where he talks about the experience he gained while living in Jamaica for 10 years. He actively gives lectures on the topics of “gratitude toward parents,” “value of peace,” and “from Okinawa to the world.” He puts a great deal of effort in supporting the children of the future.
I-VAN is currently working to expand opportunities as an international entertainer from Okinawa to the world.
There is no schedule or ticket right now.
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