The National Ballet of Japan

The National Ballet of Japan is the resident company of Japan's only national theatre for ballet, founded in 1997 with its inaugural performance that same year. Led by Artistic Director Miyako Yoshida, the company has refined classical ballet traditions under five artistic directors for nearly 30 years. The company presents world-class performances with a repertoire spanning 19th-century classical ballet, 20th-century masterpieces, and recent works by contemporary choreographers. The company includes principals, first soloists, soloists, and artists, supported by ballet masters, ballet mistresses, teachers, pianists, a resident conductor, and training staff.

The company is based at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, which houses the Opera Palace with a built-in orchestra pit and four stages for ballet and opera performances.

The company presents ballet and dance productions including classical ballets and contemporary compositions. The repertoire includes works such as Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, Swan Lake, and contemporary pieces. The company also presents DANCE to the Future, a programme featuring works from the NBJ Choreographic Group, a project to train choreographers from within the company.

The company presents performances for audiences to attend. The theatre offers the Children's Theatre-Going Programme for children with limited access to culture and the arts, and Ballet Mirai Seat for elementary and junior high school students. The company regularly presents ballet programmes for children at venues across the country, and children can attend ballet workshops led by NBJ soloist dancers.

The company presents ballet and dance performances throughout the year at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, and also performs at other venues including Fukuoka and Hyogo. The company regularly travels the country to share classical works and has performed internationally.

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