Shaping today’s changemakers.
Aligning Passion and Purpose
College was a confusing time. I attended a Japanese university as a 4th Generation Japanese American, and though I look Japanese and speak Japanese fluently without accents, I was treated as the “other” and went through an identity crisis. During my college years, I also suffered a stroke that temporarily paralyzed me from the neck down, survived two sexual assaults, and secretly fought my way to find my path as a dancer without much success. I wished I knew how to seek help. I wished I had met a role model who was pursuing a fulfilling unique career authentic to themselves that aligned their passion and purpose. Well, today, I’ve stepped into that role. And because I never felt like I belonged in college and throughout my schooling, it’s also my passion to help create campuses where each student feels they belong and can thrive.
Our young people are our future. We live in a world where we need more creative changemakers and more inclusive leaders who lead with heart and purpose in all sectors of society. I am here to bring a fresh impactful experience to your campus.
My presentations, usually composed of performance, speaking, and audience participation serve two purposes:
To bring awareness on disability inclusion, accessibility, and intersectionality to your campus.
To empower your students to own their identities and discover their hidden potential to be change agents to the world.
Dance Departments: Additionally, I dive deeper into the critical role of dance in social change. Workshops and lectures addressing the integration of people with disabilities in the practice of dance are also possible. Multi-day residencies are available too.
Business Schools: I have a unique path and perspective as a creative social entrepreneur, and am available for guest lectures.
presentation DNA: in-person + Virtual
Dance Performance
Authentic Dialogue + Creative Thought Leadership
Audience Interactive Dancing + Q&A
** I am available for both solo talks, and presentations with 1-5 Infinite Flow dance artists.
Previous College Engagements
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Irvine
Princeton University
Tulane University
Southern Illinois University
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, East Bay
California State University, Fullerton
Purdue University
University of Washington, Bothell
California State Polytechnic College, Pomona
Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College
Keio University (Tokyo)
Northwest Missouri State University
Everett College
What colleges Are Saying
“Infinite Flow provided us with an incredibly fun, informational, and inclusive event. Marisa was wonderful to work with and she made the booking and planning processes very easy. Infinite Flow brings new sights and ideas into the community of dance that you've never seen before. Bringing Infinite Flow to your organization is guaranteed to inspire your audience with their moving stories and educational discussions. They are perfect for bringing awareness to those with disabilities and learning how to create inclusive spaces for everyone.”
MAGGIE, Student, Everett College
“Infinite Flow Inclusive Dance Company was an outstanding addition to our events lineup this Fall. Marisa was very open and engaging. Our students and faculty enjoyed every minute with her.”
Robert norwood, cultural events coordinator, Northeastern wisconsin technical college
"Infinite Flow was an entertaining and enlightening performer to have at a college campus. Those in attendance thought they were a hit! I highly encourage any schools or youth organizations who work with students ranging from elementary to university level. Any student can enjoy and experience something new with Infinite Flow! Marisa was also amazing to work with as the founder."
Roger Fang, Student Activities Assistant, California State Polytechnic University Pomona
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About Marisa Hamamoto
Marisa Hamamoto is the first professional dancer named People Magazine “Women Changing the World.” A leading authority on resilience, overcoming adversity, wellness, disability inclusion, the Asian American experience, and changemaking, Marisa is a LinkedIn Top Voice, and has been featured on Good Morning America, NBC Today, Forbes, Fast Company, among other media outlets. As a sought-after international speaker, performing artist, and creative director, Marisa has been a speaker at the United Nations, shared the stage with Tim Cook at Apple HQ’s Steve Jobs Theater, and her clients and partners include Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Red Bull, Deloitte, adidas, PayPal, Farmers Insurance, Kaiser Permanente, Ford Motors, among other forward-thinking brands. Marisa is a spinal stroke survivor, a late-diagnosed Autistic, and a proud fourth-generation Japanese American. She is the founder of Infinite Flow Dance, an award-winning dance company and nonprofit that employs disabled and nondisabled dancers with diverse identities, with a mission to advance disability inclusion, one dance at a time. Marisa is bilingual and bicultural. She completed her BA & MA from Keio University, Tokyo, on merit-based scholarships and fellowships, and is an Honorary Member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science.
