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第52回（2002年） award
Mizuka Ueno
うえの みずか
Ueno Mizuka
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1977-12-23 （Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan → Monaco (studied) → Tokyo, Japan (residence / base)
経歴
- 職業
- Ballet dancer, Principal dancer
- 活動期間
- 1995年〜
- 所属
- Maki Asami Ballet Company, The Tokyo Ballet, HONEST (management)
- 影響を受けた人物
- Maurice Béjart, Roland Petit, Vladimir Malakhov, Asami Maki
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Grace Classical Dance Academy (Monaco) | — | — | — | 1993-1995 | Monaco |
Princess Grace Classical Dance Academy (Monaco)
期間:
1993-1995
卒業年:
1995
国:
Monaco
Studied on a scholarship awarded at the Prix de Lausanne; graduated top of the class.
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kanagawa Cultural Award — Future Prize | — | 未来賞 | Kanagawa Prefecture | 受賞 |
| 2001 | Arts Encouragement Prize (Newcomer) — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Dance) | — | 舞踊部門 | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Tokyo Shimbun Nakagawa Einosuke Award | — | — | Tokyo Shimbun | 受賞 |
| 2003 | Hattori Chieko Prize | — | — | Hattori Chieko Prize | 受賞 |
| 2021 | 72nd Arts Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Dance) | — | 舞踊部門 | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) | 受賞 |
| 2023 | Medal with Purple Ribbon | — | — | Government of Japan | 受章 |
Kanagawa Cultural Award — Future Prize
2001
部門:
未来賞
主催:
Kanagawa Prefecture
結果:
受賞
Arts Encouragement Prize (Newcomer) — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Dance)
2001
部門:
舞踊部門
主催:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
結果:
受賞
Tokyo Shimbun Nakagawa Einosuke Award
2002
主催:
Tokyo Shimbun
結果:
受賞
Hattori Chieko Prize
2003
主催:
Hattori Chieko Prize
結果:
受賞
72nd Arts Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Dance)
2021
部門:
舞踊部門
主催:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
結果:
受賞
Medal with Purple Ribbon
2023
主催:
Government of Japan
結果:
受章
受賞・候補エディション
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第72回（2022年） award
作品
代表作
The Nutcracker (Sugar Plum Fairy / Clara)
1997年 Classical balletDebuted in a leading role as the Sugar Plum Fairy in 1997. A signature ballet that showcased her early breakthrough with youthful, poetic expression.
Dream and fantasyComing of ageClassical technique
Swan Lake (Odette / Odile)
1999年 Classical balletFirst starred as the leading role in 1999. A demanding role combining technical precision and dramatic presence, earning acclaim domestically and abroad.
Love and betrayalTragedyDuality
Don Quixote (Kitri)
2002年 Classical balletKnown for her Kitri, a role characterized by virtuosity and vivacity. She continued to perform this title role as a staple of The Tokyo Ballet's repertoire.
PassionTechnical brillianceComedic elements
The Sleeping Beauty (Princess Aurora)
2003年 Classical balletFirst performed Princess Aurora in 2003. A classical role demanding elegance and refined technique, which furthered her reputation.
Royalty and fateEleganceClassical beauty
Notre-Dame de Paris (Esmeralda)
1998年 Contemporary / Story balletPerformed Esmeralda in Roland Petit's choreography, attracting attention both in Japan and abroad for dramatic expressiveness.
Passion and tragedySocial conflictTheatrical expression
Boléro (Ravel)
2004年 Contemporary balletPerformed the solo 'Boléro' in numerous international concerts, earning strong responses for unity with the music and sustained intensity.
Repetition and crescendoUnity with music
全著作
- MIZUKA — Everything about Ballerina Mizuka Ueno (Shinshokan, 2003)
- Mizuka Ueno: Ballerina Spirit (Shinshokan, 2009)
- Mizuka: Ballerina Mizuka Ueno — The Story (Shinshokan, 2023)
翻案
- Musical 'Don Juan' appearance (2021)
- Appearances at Tokyu Sylvester Concert and other concert events (multiple years)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Balance of refined classical technique and expressive depthHigh musical sensitivity and corporeal expression
- 頻出モチーフ
- Unity with musicDramatic expressivenessCoexistence of delicacy and strength
評価・遺産
One of Japan's leading ballerinas active both domestically and internationally. After studying on a Prix de Lausanne scholarship, she served as principal in major Japanese ballet companies and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. Her contributions to the Japanese ballet scene and regional activities (such as serving as Kanagawa tourism goodwill ambassador) are widely acknowledged.
資料所蔵先
- The Tokyo Ballet Archives (material repository)
大衆文化への影響
- Appearances in stage productions, galas and concerts (e.g., Tokyu Sylvester Concert)
- Collaborations with performers such as Reon Yuzuki and other event appearances
引用
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What can I do for ballet? With a renewed feeling and gratitude in my heart, I want to give my best in dancing.
出典: Decoration interview (Ballet Channel) (2023年)
豆知識
- Height: 170 cm.
- Began ballet at age 5.
- Won a scholarship at the Prix de Lausanne in 1993 and studied in Monaco.
- Won the gold medal at the World Ballet & Modern Dance Competition in 1996.
- Appointed Kanagawa tourism goodwill ambassador in 2007 (ongoing).
- Entered a management partnership with Oscar Promotion in 2018; moved to HONEST in 2021.
- Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2023.
- As a child in second grade she kept a grasshopper named 'Chicchi-chan' and wrote an award-winning essay about it.