2025 Champagne Ball

Date: Friday, Nov. 21st, 2025
Theme: MIAMI NIGHTS
An Evening of Latin Flair
Emcee: Mr. Ray Proper
Music: Yacel Sagarra
Performers: Dione Salsa
  • Ray Proper

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    Your emcee for the evening

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  • Elena Hashimoto - Hagiwara Award Winner receiver her award on stage

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    TJCS Hagiwara Award winner, Elena Hashimoto

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  • Natsuko Gomi - ACCJ Chubu Volunteer of the Year - receiving her award on stage

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    ACCJ Volunteer of the Year, Natsuko Gomi

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  • Nao Geisler - ACCJ Chubu Leader of the Year - receiving her award on stage

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    ACCJ Leader of the Year, Nao Geisler

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  • Two Blues Brothers impersonators performing on stage

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    Jake and Jake!

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  • Kampai by resident Consuls

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    Kampai by Resident Consuls

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  • Blues Dance Nagoya

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    Blues Dance Nagoya

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  • DJ Daniel Ostrander

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    DJ Daniel Ostrander

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2025 DIAMOND SPONSORS

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2025 Sparkling Sponsor

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2025 Prize & Gift Sponsors

The following companies have donated prizes or gifts for the evening:

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2025 Entertainment Lineup

Yacel Sagarra

Yacel Sagarra is an artist and songwriter who fuses Caribbean roots with contemporary global sounds. His music combines the melodic sensitivity of bolero and trova with elements of alternative pop, soul, and subtle electronic nuances, creating an authentic sound that resonates with diverse audiences.


Yacel's music is defined by:

  • Organic fusion: Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Latin pop, Cuban trova, and touches of neo-soul.
  • Lyric-driven narrative: songs that explore universal human emotions with honesty and cinematic depth.
  • Modern production: a balanced use of acoustic instrumentation (guitars, percussion) and contemporary digital arrangements.
  • Universality: while rooted in Latin tradition, his style naturally resonates with listeners across genres and geographies.

Dione Salsa

Salsa Rosa Dance Company (led by Yoshiki Okuda) has been teaching salsa dance in Ichinomiya for approximately 28 years.


The women's salsa team, Dione, is comprised of core members from the company. We'll be offering salsa dance performances, rhythmic games, and dance lessons, so come and enjoy!

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