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She began cheer dance in high school and became an instructor while at university. After entering the workforce, she continued cheering with Japan’s Obic SEA-Cheer.
In 2016 she passed an audition for a US team but could not join because her visa was not ready. She tried again and joined the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers in 2017.
When that dance team ended after the season, she looked for another opportunity and joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018. As the team shifted to a mixed-gender hip-hop lineup in 2019, she became captain, serving for three years and also coaching a senior dance team.
She joined the Chicago Bulls dance team in 2022 and retired from performing in 2024 after two years there, completing seven NBA seasons across three teams.
In October 2026, the Levanga Hokkaido academy announced that she would lead dance classes on November 3, continuing her work as an instructor.
Interviews and performances
Looking back on seven NBA seasons
She discusses three teams, captaincy and coaching in this interview.
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Updated 2026-10-30
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