Yuta Irikura

Joined the Vanemuine Theatre in 2021

Born
16.07.2001, Japan

Education
2021 graduated Dutch National Ballet Academy
2017 graduated Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris

Professional experience
Taken part in performances by Dutch National Ballet and attended multiple workshops

Roles in Vanemuine
“December Rain” (Paulin 2024), Firefighter et al. – “Ash White” (Grib 2023), Comedian – “Romeo and Juliet” (Prokofiev/Zuska 2018/2023), “kriis.ID” (Zubko 2023), Matthias, the Nutcracker et al. – “The Nutcracker – A Miraculous Christmas Eve” (Tommingas 2022), “Firebird / Scheherazade” (Amarante 2022), “Metamorphoses” (Traylen/Jordan/Grib 2021), Escort for Princess of Russia, Courtier – “Swan Lake” (Zuska 2021)

Recognition
Grand Final and 3rd place at two consecutive Japan Ballet Competitions