Kenichi Ebina
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Kenichi Ebina (蛯名 健一) | |
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| Born | May 25, 1974 |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Winner of America's Got Talent Season 8 |
| Style | freestyle, hip-hop, mime, martial arts, jazz, ethnic dance |
| Website | www |
Kenichi Ebina (蛯名 健一, Ebina Ken'ichi; born May 25, 1974) is a Japanese performance artist who is best known for winning the eighth season of America's Got Talent on September 18, 2013. His solo act, labeled 'dance-ish' by Ebina, features his unique self-taught style which combines acting, storytelling, and a number of different dance styles, including freestyle, hip-hop, mime, martial arts, jazz, and ethnic dance. He frequently interacts with characters on a video screen behind him, who have all been created and played by himself.
Kenichi was born 1974, Ebina earned his Associate of Arts in general studies from the University of Bridgeport in 1998 and a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications in 2000 from the same university. Kenichi has a wife and daughter in Japan.[1]
Apollo Amateur Night
In 2006 and 2007, he won the Apollo Amateur Night two times and became grand champion for the season. In 2001, his dance troupe BiTriP won first place at the Apollo Amateur Night. He remains the only two-time grand champion. He is also featured in Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps’ Camembert Academy’s Shining Stars, where he talks about his dance performance involving a story about a mannequin brought to life.
