Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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Edition 71 (2021) award
Yuriko Kajiya
かじや ゆりこ
Kajiya Yuriko
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1984-06-25 （Nagoya, Aichi, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese, English
- Residence History
- Nagoya, Aichi, Japan → Shanghai, China → Toronto, Ontario, Canada → New York, USA → Houston, USA
Career
- Occupations
- ballerina, dancer
- Active Years
- 2001-
- Affiliations
- American Ballet Theatre (Corps de Ballet, Soloist), Houston Ballet (Principal), BOSSA Inc. (management)
- Influenced By
- Tomoko Matsumoto (Matsumoto Tomoko Ballet Company), David Howard (ballet instructor)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Ballet School | — | — | — | — | China |
| Canada's National Ballet School | — | — | — | — | Canada |
| American Ballet Theatre (trainee program) | — | — | — | — | United States |
Shanghai Ballet School
Country:
China
Studied abroad from age 10.
Canada's National Ballet School
Country:
Canada
Entered after winning the Prix de Lausanne.
American Ballet Theatre (trainee program)
Country:
United States
Joined ABT as a trainee in 2001.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5th Toly Cup National Ballet Competition — Best Performer (Junior B, Female) | — | — | Toly Cup National Ballet Competition | 最優秀賞 |
| 1999 | 3rd Nagoya International Ballet Competition — Finalist | — | — | Nagoya International Ballet Competition | ファイナリスト |
| 2000 | Prix de Lausanne (Lausanne International Ballet Competition) — Prix de Lausanne | — | — | Prix de Lausanne | ローザンヌ賞（受賞） |
| 2021 | 71st Art Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education Award | — | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Art Encouragement Prize) | 受賞 |
5th Toly Cup National Ballet Competition — Best Performer (Junior B, Female)
1997
Organization:
Toly Cup National Ballet Competition
Result:
最優秀賞
3rd Nagoya International Ballet Competition — Finalist
1999
Organization:
Nagoya International Ballet Competition
Result:
ファイナリスト
Prix de Lausanne (Lausanne International Ballet Competition) — Prix de Lausanne
2000
Organization:
Prix de Lausanne
Result:
ローザンヌ賞（受賞）
71st Art Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education Award
2021
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Art Encouragement Prize)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Virtuosic, expressive technique rooted in classical balletDramatic characterization emphasizing emotional nuance
- Recurring Motifs
- Swan motif / performances of 'The Dying Swan'Fusion of technique and expressionFocus on the classical repertoire
Legacy
Internationally active principal ballerina from Japan. After winning the Prix de Lausanne she trained with ABT and later became a principal with Houston Ballet, performing many lead roles. Recipient of the Art Encouragement Prize (Minister of Education) in 2021; recognized for contributions to Japan's performing arts.
Archives
- Wikimedia Commons: Category - Yuriko Kajiya
In Popular Culture
- TV program 'Jounetsu Tairiku' appearance (2007)
- Featured in Newsweek Japan '100 Japanese People the World Respects' (2004)
- Featured in magazines, TV and documentaries
Trivia
- Born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
- Height: 164 cm (5 ft 5 in).
- Won the Prix de Lausanne in 2000.
- Joined Houston Ballet in 2014 and was promoted to principal the same year.
- Managed by BOSSA Inc.