Bridging Japan and the UK through performing arts.
Graduated in 2024 from the Department of Drama at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she delivered the oration speech on stage as the representative of her graduating class—marking the culmination of her academic journey.
While still a student, she began competing in solo ballroom and Latin dance and, in less than three years, rose to win national and international competitions.
After graduation, she launched a distinctive career as a dancer based in the UK, fusing the dazzling elegance of ballroom with the serene beauty of Noh, the traditional Japanese performing art she explored deeply during her studies. Her unique expression bridges Eastern and Western aesthetics, breathing new life into the stage.
She has performed at some of the UK's most prestigious cultural and academic venues, including Japan Matsuri, Japan House London, BAFTA, Royal Holloway, and SOAS.
Her work extends beyond performance into education through Noh workshops, interdisciplinary collaborations with artists across genres, and participation in international cultural exchange projects.
More than just dance, her practice embodies a "dialogue through art beyond culture and language." In recognition of her contributions, she was appointed Cultural Diplomacy Officer of the WORLD HIKARI Project O.C., an initiative active with the United Nations and in countries around the globe.
2024年、王立ホロウェイ大学ロンドン演劇学部を卒業。卒業生代表として壇上に立ち、学びの集大成を飾る。 在学中に始めた社交ダンスソロ競技では、わずか3年足らずで英国チャンピオンおよび国際タイトルの栄冠を獲得。
卒業後は、社交ダンスの華やかさと、在学中に深めた日本の伝統芸能・能の静謐な美を融合させ、イギリスを拠点に唯一無二のダンサーとして活動。 その表現は、東西の芸術を架け橋のように結び、舞台に新たな息吹を吹き込んでいる。
これまでに Japan Matsuri、Japan House London、BAFTA、王立ホロウェイ大学、SOAS大学 など、英国を代表する文化・学術の舞台でパフォーマンスを披露。
能のワークショップを通じた教育活動、異分野アーティストとの創作、国際的な文化交流プロジェクトへ参画。
その活動は単なる舞踊にとどまらず、「文化と言葉を超えた芸術の対話」を体現。 その功績が認められ、国連をはじめ世界各国で活動を行うWORLD HIKARI Project O,C.の文化外交官として就任した。
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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