PROFILE
Dancer,Choreographer
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.
Selected as an overseas trainee by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2022. Sent to Berlin, Germany.
In 2022, Won the 2nd place in the creative division of the Saitama National Dance Competition.
In 2014, Won the 2nd prize at the Saitama National Dance Competition.
Appeared in the works of Kaori Fujii, Motoko Hirayama, Naomi Uehara and others.
Multiple performance experience at the New National Theatre.
Presented works in various places such as Noh theaters, parks, and theaters.
In 2010, Joined Sainokuni Creative Dance Company sponsored by Kaori Fujii.
Dancer,Choreographer
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, won the second prize in the senior category of the 19th International Dance Competition.
In 2018, won the first prize in the 51st Saitama National Dance Contest, the Saitama Governor's Award,the Contemporary Dance Association Award.
In 2022 Saitama National Dance Contest Awarded 2nd place in creative dance.
Performed "So Close" 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, Chizu Shoda, Miyako Kato, Kazuko Takemoto, Motoko Ikeda, 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.
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.