Born in Osaka Japan, Satomi Shikata (AKA, Sato) is an independent performing artist of dance, theater and music. Sato’s trained in acting at “Drama Horihoku Academy”, and trained in dance at “Watanabe Stage Center” where upon graduation joined the modern Dance Company “DIOS” where she toured Japan, China and US.

In 1993, Satomi moved to New York City and worked as a modern dancer with Igal Perry, Mark Dendy, Daniel Gwirtzman, and Lynn Neuman. She is a founding/core  member of Constellation Moving Company – a New York based Aerial Dance Theater since 2009. Satomi often performs under the stage name “Cyberbutoh” and continues as a dedicated performer and creator.

Satomi is original cast member of “Kate’s Chink-o-Rama” with comedy star Kate Rigg, bringing original dance, sketch and choreography to the company which toured internationally from 2000-2004. Her other passions include: silk, rope, lyra, trapeze aerial performance and Argentine Tango. Film credits: “Bare feet negotiation” a dance film directed and choreographed by Charlotte Griffin 2008; “Subway Poetry” spoken word and movement with Kate Rigg (on going work).