Teaching ballet, the Japanese way: Hanako Kitazawa’s unique approach

Hanako Kitazawa and Sydney City Ballet School

Hanako Kitazawa and Sydney City Ballet School Source: Sydney City Ballet School

Sydney City Ballet School celebrates 20 years this year. Director Hanako Kitazawa, a former Tokyo City Ballet soloist, founded the school in Sydney to teach ballet in Japanese. What inspired her?



Hanako Kitazawa Source: Sydney City Ballet School
Hanako Kitazawa Source: Sydney City Ballet School


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