This video features the Top 12 Junior classical winners from 2021 Season Japan Semi-Final. The Junior category is for dancers ages 12-14. Please find the full list of dancers and variations below.
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Towako Mizukami, 12, Variation from Swan Lake, Mes Amis Ballet Studio
Ena Kitami, 12, Variation from Raymonda, Park Side Ballet Studio
Miyu Araki, 12, Variation from the Awakening of Flora, Symphony Ballet Studio
Sakura Kimura, 12, Variation from La Esmeralda, Morinaka Maki Ballet Studio
Nanami Akai, 12, Variation from La Esmeralda, HARU Ange Ballet
Nao Nakajima, 13, Variation from the Awakening of Flora, Symphony Ballet Studio
Sarika Emi, 13, Variation from Satanella, Hashimoto Sachiyo Ballet School
Yuka Kasai, 14, Variation from Harlequinade, Ballet Le Coeur
Monami Aoki, 14, Variation from Raymonda, Nashiki Ballet Studio
Azusa Tanaka, 14, Variation from Raymonda, Symphony Ballet Studio
Yui Nakazawa, 14, Variation from Diana and Acteon, Yuki Tokunaga Ballet Studio
Niina Yorozuya, 14, Variation from Sleeping Beauty, Etoile Ballet School
Video produced by WAVIC
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