Dance
From Japan to the World: Rising stars & Future Top Five Ballet Companies
Japan Performing Arts Foundation (The Tokyo Ballet)
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Project Objectives
The foundation aims to foster the next generation of dancers and production staff, with the long-term vision of joining the ranks of the world’s top five ballet companies. While individual Japanese dancers have achieved international recognition, Japanese ballet as a holistic performing art has yet to establish a comparable global presence. To address this, the foundation will work to raise Japan’s international profile in ballet, leveraging the 2023 production of Kaguya-Hime, created by an all-Japan team.
Project Approach
By inviting overseas instructors and holding performances domestically and abroad, this project strengthens training and promotes staff and dancer development. It also enhances connections through knowledge transfer and continuous overseas research. In 2026, the all-Japan production of Kaguya-Hime (2023) will premiere overseas, boosting Japan’s presence in the global ballet scene.