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Naomi Mori

Naomi is a blogger living in Tokyo and travels frequently to see ballet. She is a law graduate of Waseda University and a former film publicist, film critic and IT business researcher/strategist. She blogs at La Dolce Vita in Japanese. She tweets about ballet as @naomip_86. and takes ballet class regularly

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Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland dazzles again in Tokyo

Par Naomi Mori, 12 juin 2025

Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland returned to the National Ballet of Japan, a marvelous production that amply displays the many talents of the company.

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Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland dazzles again in Tokyo

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National Ballet of Japan's revival of Giselle: a dramatic return

Par Naomi Mori, 10 avril 2025

National Ballet of Japan has revived their production of Giselle, ahead of their tour to the Royal Opera House in London, replicating the triumphant success it had in 2022.

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National Ballet of Japan's revival of Giselle: a dramatic return

Par Naomi Mori

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National Ballet of Japan’s new triple bill is full of bold challenges

Par Naomi Mori, 15 mars 2025

While National Ballet of Japan’s latest triple bill presents many challenges, one hopes these valuable masterpieces will be revived, enabling the company to develop its virtuosity and artistry.

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National Ballet of Japan’s new triple bill is full of bold challenges

Par Naomi Mori

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NBJ’s young choreographers are showcased in Dance to the Future

Par Naomi Mori, 30 novembre 2024

In National Ballet of Japan's Dance to the Future, the standards of choreography were high compared to past years, and the ability of the dancers to express these contemporary works, was noteworthy.

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NBJ’s young choreographers are showcased in Dance to the Future

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Paris Opera Ballet: a superlative Mayerling

Par Naomi Mori, 06 novembre 2024

Paris Opera Ballet has triumphantly revived Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, two years after its company premiere in 2022.

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Paris Opera Ballet: a superlative Mayerling

Par Naomi Mori

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Tokyo

National Ballet of Japan: a breathtaking Beauty opens the season

Par Naomi Mori, 25 octobre 2024

National Ballet of Japan opened their 2024/25 season with Eagling’s The Sleeping Beauty. Haruka Sassa's Aurora, guesting from Staatsballett Berlin, and prima ballerina, Yui Yonezawa, debuting as the Lilac Fairy, were highly impressive.

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National Ballet of Japan: a breathtaking Beauty opens the season

Par Naomi Mori

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Tokyo

David Bintley's Aladdin: a beloved production returns to Tokyo

Par Naomi Mori, 14 juin 2024

National Ballet of Japan has revived Sir David Bintley’s Aladdin for the first time in five years and it shows how the company has developed since the premiere in 2008.

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David Bintley's Aladdin: a beloved production returns to Tokyo

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National Ballet of Japan's La Bayadère offers breathtaking Shades

Par Naomi Mori, 27 avril 2024

National Ballet of Japan has revived its version of La Bayadère choreographed by former director Asami Maki. Brilliantly performed by strong lead dancers, the Kingdom of the Shades was particularly breathtaking.

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National Ballet of Japan's La Bayadère offers breathtaking Shades

Par Naomi Mori

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Tokyo

Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet: a 21st century love story

Par Naomi Mori, 10 avril 2024

Sir Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures brought its groundbreaking Romeo and Juliet to Tokyo for the first time and wowed the audience with its magical storytelling.

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Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet: a 21st century love story

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National Ballet of Japan: Tales of Hoffmann, a successful revival

Par Naomi Mori, 23 février 2024

National Ballet of Japan have revived Peter Darrell’s Tales of Hoffmann and whilst this may not be a masterpiece, served to show how much the company is evolving, with excellent lead dancers.

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National Ballet of Japan: Tales of Hoffmann, a successful revival

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Tokyo

Paris Opera Ballet’s Manon: phenomenal performances in Tokyo

Par Naomi Mori, 17 février 2024

The Paris Opera Ballet gave excellent performances of Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, with strong lead dancers, depicting 18th century demi-monde society, which is not so far removed from the 21st century.

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Paris Opera Ballet’s Manon: phenomenal performances in Tokyo

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Ayako Ono dazzles in National Ballet of Japan’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Par Naomi Mori, 25 décembre 2023

National Ballet of Japan’s Nutcracker by Wayne Eagling is a family favourite, with lead dancers Ayako Ono and Yudai Fukuoka giving a flawless performance as the leads.

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Ayako Ono dazzles in National Ballet of Japan’s Nutcracker

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Tokyo

Don Quixote opens the season with a new principal ballerina in Japan

Par Naomi Mori, 21 octobre 2023

National Ballet of Japan's 2023/24 season opened to a very appreciative audience with Alexei Fadeyechev’s Don Quixote.

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Don Quixote opens the season with a new principal ballerina in Japan

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Superlative! National Ballet of Japan in Peter Wright's Swan Lake

Par Naomi Mori, 10 juin 2023

This production provides a hugely fulfilling evening, rich in drama and the beauty of classical ballet.

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Superlative! National Ballet of Japan in Peter Wright's Swan Lake

Par Naomi Mori

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National Ballet of Japan thrills in Tuckett's The Tragedy of Macbeth

Par Naomi Mori, 29 avril 2023

Two adaptations of well-known Shakespeare plays make wonderful additions to the repertoire of the National Ballet of Japan.

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National Ballet of Japan thrills in Tuckett's The Tragedy of Macbeth

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National Ballet of Japan: Petit’s Coppélia charms its live audience

Par Naomi Mori, 24 février 2023

National Ballet of Japan performed Roland Petit’s Coppélia in front of a live audience for the first time, showing the company to be in great form.

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National Ballet of Japan: Petit’s Coppélia charms its live audience

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Tokyo

Guests and A Million Kisses to My Skin add sparkle to National Ballet of Japan's New Year Ballet

Par Naomi Mori, 13 janvier 2023

Their artistry was something that is rarely seen and is a great gift to us all.

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A breath of fresh air and an eye-opener for audiences!

Par Naomi Mori

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Tokyo

A brutal but mesmerising Rite of Spring from the National Ballet of Japan

Par Naomi Mori, 25 novembre 2022

NBJ shows a contemporary double bill choreographed by Motoko Hirayama; a powerful and daring programme that strengthens their dancers’ versatility.

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A mesmerising Rite of Spring from the National Ballet of Japan

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A spellbinding new Giselle for the National Ballet of Japan

Par Naomi Mori, 21 octobre 2022

NBJ's season opens with a successful new production of the 19th-century classic Giselle, directed by Miyako Yoshida and choreographed by Alastair Marriott.

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A spellbinding new Giselle for the National Ballet of Japan

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Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland dazzles at National Ballet of Japan

Par Naomi Mori, 03 juin 2022

Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland proves to be one of the greatest recent successes at the National Ballet of Japan, promising a feast of delights, an enjoyable night at the ballet for both children and adults.

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Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland dazzles in Tokyo

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National Ballet of Japan's Cinderella returns successfully

Par Naomi Mori, 30 avril 2022

A much beloved production with magical charm, National Ballet of Japan's Cinderella, choreographed by Fredrick Ashton, is successfully performed to a full house audience, thanks to coaching by Miyako Yoshida who performed the role in her days at The Royal Ballet.

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National Ballet of Japan's Cinderella returns successfully

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National Ballet of Japan kicks off 2022 with stylish New Year Ballet

Par Naomi Mori, 14 janvier 2022

National Ballet of Japan successfully performs two very different pieces, George Balanchine's Theme and Variations and David Bintley's Still Life at the Penguin Café, amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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National Ballet of Japan kicks off 2022 with stylish New Year Ballet

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National Ballet of Japan dazzles in Sir Peter Wright's Swan Lake

Par Naomi Mori, 23 octobre 2021

National Ballet of Japan premieres Sir Peter Wright's Swan Lake, which had been postponed for a year due to Covid restrictions.

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National Ballet of Japan dazzles in Sir Peter Wright's Swan Lake

Par Naomi Mori

Tokyo

National Ballet of Japan's Ryuuguu: The Turtle Princess a showcase for Japanese culture

Par Naomi Mori, 24 juillet 2021

The National Ballet of Japan's Ryuuguu: the Turtle Princess is a ballet aimed at family audiences but adults can also enjoy it as it is a great showcase for Japanese culture with Noh and Kabuki influences and philosophy.

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Ryuuguu: The Turtle Princess a showcase for Japanese culture

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Tokyo

A stunning Carmen by Àlex Ollé opens at New National Theatre

Par Naomi Mori, 06 juillet 2021

New National Opera sucessfully opened a world premiere production of Georges Bizet’s Carmen, directed by Spanish director Àlex Ollé, a production inspired by Amy Winehouse, a diva of today.

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A stunning Carmen by Àlex Ollé opens at New National Theatre

Par Naomi Mori

Tokyo

National Ballet of Japan's Raymonda makes a glorious return to stage

Par Naomi Mori, 05 juin 2021

Asami Maki's Raymonda returns to stage after 12 years, and the result was glorious, with excellent interpretation by Yui Yonezawa, Yudai Fukuoka and Masahiro Nakaya.

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National Ballet of Japan's Raymonda makes a glorious return to stage

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Tokyo

Roland Petit's Coppelia a holiday week treat in Japan

Par Naomi Mori, 02 mai 2021

Roland Petit's Coppélia by The National Ballet of Japan was streamed to more than 30,000 online viewers, entertaining people forced to stay home during the holidays.

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Roland Petit's Coppelia a holiday week treat in Japan

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Tokyo

Afternoon of Fauns and Nymphs shows diversity of Japanese contemporary dance

Par Naomi Mori, 26 mars 2021

New National Theatre Tokyo's gala evening of six works by six pairs of dancers was a brilliant evening showing works from Japan's leading choreographers and dancers.

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Fauns and Nymphs shows diversity of Japanese contemporary dance

Par Naomi Mori

Tokyo

Eagling's Sleeping Beauty delivers an awakening kiss to the National Ballet of Japan

Par Naomi Mori, 20 février 2021

In the National Ballet of Japan's Sleeping Beauty, the fulfilment and joy of being able to dance was apparent in the whole company and the result was glorious.

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An awakening kiss for the National Ballet of Japan

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Tokyo

National Ballet of Japan's New Year Ballet creates a buzz with “Still Life” at the Penguin Café

Par Naomi Mori, 11 janvier 2021

New Year Ballet displayed the versatility of the National Ballet of Japan, from the 19th-century classic Paquita, to three works by Japanese choreographers and David Bintley's “Still Life” at the Penguin Café.

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New Year Ballet creates a buzz with “Still Life” at the Penguin Café

Par Naomi Mori

Tokyo

National Ballet of Japan conquers the challenges of Wayne Eagling's Nutcracker

Par Naomi Mori, 19 décembre 2020

National Ballet of Japan's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King conquers the challenge of Wayne Eagling, a flawed but enjoyable production with high quality dancing

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National Ballet of Japan conquers the Nutcracker challenges

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Tokyo

Don Quixote is a triumphant season opener for the National Ballet of Japan

Par Naomi Mori, 23 octobre 2020

National Ballet of Japan marks a triumphant season opening of Don Quixote with new director Miyako Yoshida, the first ballet performance in 8 months with full seating capacity audience and live orchestra. .

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A triumphant season opener for the National Ballet of Japan

Par Naomi Mori

Tokyo

The World of John Neumeier, Hamburg Ballet

Par Naomi Mori, 08 mars 2016

The highlight of Hamburg Ballet’s tour in Japan was the gala The World of John Neumeier. It was rather a full length piece following the life and career of Neumeier with his major works performed seamlessly, accompanied by his own narration

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John Neumeier: In love with Dance

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Par Naomi Mori, 03 juin 2014

Stuttgart Ballet performed a triple bill consisting of two innovative world premieres No Men's Land (Edward Clug) and Aftermath (Demis Volpi), with Maurice Bejart's classic Songs of a Wayfarer.

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Stuttgart Ballet's Wayfarers

Par Naomi Mori