Bridging Japan and the UK through performing arts.
She was born in Tokyo and moved to the UK to study for a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies at the Royal Holloway University of London. In 2024, she earned her bachelor’s with First Class Honours, the David Bradby Award, and the Student Speech Award.
During university, she started competing as a solo ballroom and Latin dancer and won many world, UK, and English champion titles in less than three years. Whilst competing, she also studied Japanese Noh with Akira Matsui (professional Noh actor), Richard Emmert, and Dr.Ashley Thorpe.
After graduation, she started performing ballroom and Latin show dance and Japanese Noh dance at different events. Past performances include Japan Matsuri, Japan House London, BAFTA, Royal Holloway University of London, and SOAS University. She runs Japanese Noh workshops and works with artists for creative works, including the Royal College of Art and the London College of Fashion.
2024年王立ホロウェイ大学ロンドン、演劇学部を卒業生代表として卒業。大学在学中に始めた社交ダンスソロ競技では、３年未満で世界＆英国チャンピオンタイトルを獲得。卒業後は社交ダンスと、同じく在学中に学んだ能を専門にイギリスでダンサーとして活動。過去にはJapan Matsuri, Japan House London, BAFTA,ホロウェイ大学, SOAS大学などでパフォーマンスを行ったほか、能のワークショップ開催や、他分野のアーティストとの作品作り、国際的な文化交流プロジェクトに関わるなど、活動範囲は多岐に及ぶ。
Bridge Japan and the UK through performing arts
Japanese traditional dance, synchronised swimming, gymnastics, ballroom & Latin dance sports, Aerial hoop & silks, Ninjutsu, dance, musical theatre, etc.
Through her life, she has been practicing different performing arts/artistic sports and realised the power of performing arts and influence they can make. They can connect, encourage, support, entertain, and change people. Her dream is to make the world better through performing arts.
The first step is create a stronger connection between Japan and the UK through her unique background.
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