The world-famous ballet competition "Lausanne International Ballet Competition" 1st place "Haruo Niyama" 3rd place "Tasuke Nakao" Both of them will appear as guests in the Kyiv Classic Ballet performance in Japan!Corporate Release | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Electronic Edition

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-Guest appearances will be decided for a total of 4 performances in July and August! -Tchaikovsky's "Three Great Ballets of Dreams" sent by Kyiv Classic Ballet is a gorgeous gala performance that cuts only famous scenes from the best masterpieces of the ballet world. From the works of "The Nutcracker," "Swan Lake," and "Sleeping Beauty," we are performing at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and other cities with the best cast. At the performance held at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan on Monday, July 23, in front of more than 2,000 spectators, the most prestigious competition "Lausanne International Ballet Competition" won the first prize in 2014 and the world. "Haruo Niyama" who attracted attention from Tokyo and "Tasuke Nakao" who won the 3rd place in 2017 appeared as guests. After the performance, both of them responded to the interviews from the gathered media. [Impressions after the performance]-Mr. Haruo Niyama Comment-I am very happy to be able to participate in this performance again last summer and this year as well. Since it was a performance that I went to France and came back to, I was happy to be able to feel the warmth of the Japanese customers, and I am truly grateful to everyone. -Comment by Mr. Tasuke Nakao-I am honored to have been able to put it out last year and to have the opportunity to stand on the same stage as professionals this year. I came back from London and this was the first stage, so I was a little nervous, but the audience was very warm. [A message to children that people over 4 years old can watch the play]-Mr. Haruo Niyama Comment-I'm still immature as a dancer, so I want to work hard while enjoying ballet more. I'm thinking, so I would like small children to know more about the fun of this "ballet", see the performances of various ballet companies, and enjoy ballet from the bottom of their hearts. And I would be very happy if there were small students who would go to companies such as Lausanne. -Comment by Tasuke Nakao-My professional career is about to begin, but at this stage I have the opportunity to dance with professionals every day since I was little. I wonder if my efforts have paid off, and my London teacher said, "Don't forget to dream. That's the most important thing." I feel that's right. I'm trying to realize my dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer when I was little, and I think it's most important not to forget that dream. [Comment by Mr. Tetjana Borovik (Artistic Director of Kyiv Classical Ballet)] Mr. Niyama is a delicate, elegant and very hard worker. He has grown significantly compared to last year and has improved not only his technique but also his expressiveness. The beauty of his jump is one of the best in the world. He has great expectations for his future success. Nakao is blessed with a good physique, and I think he will become a dancer representing the Royal Ballet. The style he has learned is different from the Ukrainian style, but his passion for ballet is enthusiastic. Anyway, his strength attracts the audience. I want you to continue to devote yourself with confidence and with the same sincere approach as you are now. It's been the second year since we welcomed them as guests, but all the members of the ballet company think of them as a family, and they give the Kyiv Classic Ballet Japan tour a brilliant glow. An important existence. We will continue to work with them to provide wonderful performing arts to customers who are looking forward to the performance of the Kyiv Classical Ballet. Kyiv Classic Ballet's performances in Japan will be held all over Japan until September 2nd (Sun), and Mr. Niyama and Mr. Nakao will make guest appearances again in the performances scheduled below. ■ Wednesday, July 25, Shinjuku Bunka Center (Guest: Niyama, Nakao) Performance: Sleeping Beauty ■ Saturday, July 28, Act City Hamamatsu (Guest: Nakao) Performance: Sleeping Beauty ■ August 11th (Sat) Nerima Culture Center (Guest: Niyama) Performance: Sleeping Beauty ■ August 14th (Tue) Tamashin RISURU Hall (Guest: Niyama, Nakao) Performance: Dream 3 major ballet company press release details To PRTIMES top

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