An article about Haruka Takemi, a 2024 graduate from Japan, who is a dancer at the Nizhny Novgorod Opera and Ballet Theater.

The weekly «Аргументы и Факты» published an article about Haruka Takemi, a 2024 graduate from Japan, who has been living and working in Russia for several years. She currently dances at the Nizhny Novgorod Opera and Ballet Theater.

From the conversation, it becomes clear that Haruka's most important goal is the opportunity to fully realize her dream of Russian ballet, which she considers the best in the world. She admits that in Russia, she has many more opportunities to develop and perform a wide variety of roles, including those she dreams of, such as Giselle. She connects her career specifically with our country, where she recently received a temporary residence permit.

Haruka's approach to Russia is particularly noteworthy. She loves strolling around Nizhny Novgorod and describes the local sunsets which can soothe her soul even after the most difficult day. And on stage, performing her jumping roles, she feels like a bird in flight. At the same time, the ballerina finds common traits in the Japanese and Russian mentalities, such as respect for elders and hard work.

Photo by Nizhny Novgorod Opera and Ballet Theater.

The full interview is available: https://nn.aif.ru/culture/person/krylataya-haruka-balerina-iz-yaponii-o-russkom-balete-i-russkih-zakatah