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    English Ballet Lessons in Tokyo for all ages, online and in person

    Ballet is a wonderful performing art and exercise for strengthening flexibility, improving posture, and expression.

    This class is for all ages and levels. You can learn the basics, maintain your skills, or for more serious learners, prepare for a performance or application to a prestigious ballet school abroad.

    Location

    At student's location: Around Tokyo, Japan
    Online via webcam
    At teacher's location: Nakameguro, Meguro City, Tokyo, Japan
    At teacher's location: Ebisu, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan
    At teacher's location: Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
    At teacher's location: Denenchōfu, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan
    At teacher's location: Hiroo, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

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    Age:
    Preschool children (4-6 years old)
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Japanese

    About Me

    Hi there!

    I'm Riho and I'm teaching ballet in Tokyo, in both English and Japanese. I've been teaching ballet for almost 15 years. I attended the Australian Ballet School when I was a teenager and worked for various ballet schools as an apprentice and main instructor in Osaka and Tokyo.

    I'm now looking for students who are interested in improving and maintaining their ballet abilities. I welcome all abilities and would love to help anyone who enjoys and respects the art of ballet, and would be very happy to support any goals for becoming a professional ballet dancer one day.

    My focus is on developing proper technique and form, while cultivating a healthy, positive mindset for performing.

    My English and bilingual ballet classes/lessons are for the expat community in Tokyo

    Education

    Seiko Kuramoto Ballet School, Australian Ballet School, K-Ballet Company

    I've trained and learned ballet since I was a child and have been teaching for many years at various schools and independently.

    Experience / Qualifications

    2014 Osaka Prix Grand Prix 1st Prize
    2009 Encouragement Award
    2007 YGP Japan Semi Final Top 12
    2006 Ballet Competition Nagoya 1st Prize
    2006 Osaka Prix Grand Prix 1st Prize
    2006 YGP Japan Semi Final Top 12
    2006 The Australian Ballet School Scholarship

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