Ayaka Sakai

Started modern dance at the age of 3.

Graduated from Theater Department Contemporary Dance Course, College of Art, Japan University - Tokyo, Japan.

Train classical ballet and modern dance techniques.

Studied choreography, interpretation of choreography, and the history of dance.

In 2022 she is based in Berlin on a scholarship from the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs.

She has been fortunate to work with Constanza Macras, Amanda Donato, and Motoko Hirayama.

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She currently appears regularly in Constanza Macra's opera "Carmen" at Theater Basel in Switzerland.

Presented works in various places such as Noh theaters, parks, and theaters.

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In 2010, Joined Sainokuni Creative Dance Company sponsored by Kaori Fujii.

Ginjo Sakai

Started classical ballet at the age of 3 and contemporary dance at the age of 18.

Graduated fromTheater Department Contemporary Dance Course, College of Art, Japan University - Tokyo, Japan.

Graduated from Stage Expression Department Dance Major Classical Ballet Course, Tokyo General Art High School-Tokyo,Japan.

In 2016, studied at the Central school of Ballet for a short time as a scholarship student.

In 2017, won the 2nd place in contemporary dance at the NBA National Ballet Contest.

In 2018, won the first prize in the 51st Saitama National Dance Contest.

In 2022 Saitama National Dance Contest Awarded 2nd place in creative dance.

Performed "So Close"and"Two rooms" by Paul Julius at TanzArt Ostwest Festival .

 "Misalignment" by Paul Julius ,sponsored by Japan Contemporary Dance Company


"Three-in-one" by Motoko Hirayama.

"Yugamu"by Daisuke Omiya.

 "Fiddler on the Roof"sponsored by 
Toho Musical.


Performed in choreographed works such as LA DANSE CONTRASTEE, Kipus Dance Theater, etc.

In addition to performing on stage, I have also appeared in video productions. 

Performed as a main dancer in the music video of major artist Tatsuya Kitani’s song “Thanatophobia”.Directed by Takuto Shinbo.2 million views on Youtube.

Appeared in the movie "Dance with the Issue".Directed by Yasuhiro Tamura.

Appeared as a dancer in fashion film “SOOTHON＂by Mona Cordes.
 

 Presented own works such as "Traveler" and "Moving out of nowhere", provided choreography to UES BALLET PROJECT　and numerous studios, and held workshops.

 Hiroko Sakai Ballet & Dance School Instructor.

 Member of the Contemporary Dance Association.