We value what makes CREAM unique.
Aiming for even greater heights

College of Health and Welfare Third-year students
Song Reading Club
Graduate of Yokohama Soei High School

Haruna Mabuchi

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Drawn to the uniqueness of CREAM, to J. F. Oberlin University

When I was four years old, I joined the local soccer club as a cheerleader. The turning point came in fifth grade. I started cheerleading with a newly formed team, and the amount of practice increased dramatically. The instruction on dance techniques such as jumps and turns became stricter, and some of my friends quit. Even so, I was able to continue because I loved dancing so much.

Blessed with the surrounding environment, I experienced being ranked number one nationwide in both junior high and high school. When considering her future path, she had decided to continue dancing at university. The reason I decided to enroll in J. F. Oberlin University was because I had always wanted to dance in CREAM (J. F. Oberlin University Song Reading Club) since childhood. I admired CREAM's expressive power and choice of themes, unconstrained by trends and maintaining their unique style. In addition, I was attracted to College of Arts and Sciences where you can learn a wide range of Area, including languages.

I am inspired by the confidence and passion of dancers from overseas.

I started jazz dance in college. It took me a while to master it, but it was an experience that allowed me to confront myself and discover where my own curiosity lies. Now that I'm an upperclassman, I make an effort to communicate with my juniors as much as possible. I can see their rough edges, but my juniors are very sensitive, and I'm always inspired by them as I guide them.

This spring, we traveled to Oakland, USA, to participate in the ICU World Cheerleading Championships. We were happy with our third-place finish, but the experience of performing in the heartland of dance and witnessing the confidence and passion of international dancers was truly invaluable. Experiencing international dance also gave us an opportunity to reconsider, "What exactly is our team's unique style?" which was a great benefit.

I want to send my support through dance.

Our strength lies in teamwork. If you don't match each other's images down to the smallest details, you won't get a good performance. During the off-season without tournaments, there are Events such as member auditions and club cheering. That's why we value our limited time, continue basic practice, and strive to share images.

We aim to send encouragement to many people through dance and deliver performances that will move them. We will continue to practice diligently, so we would be grateful for your support.

Interview date:
This was done in June 2024 for the "Obirin Sports" website.

We value what makes CREAM unique.Aiming for even greater heights

Main content

Drawn to the uniqueness of CREAM, to J. F. Oberlin University

I am inspired by the confidence and passion of dancers from overseas.

I want to send my support through dance.

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We value what makes CREAM unique.
Aiming for even greater heights