Manami Saito
Ballet Pedagogy · Biomechanics · Teacher Education
Ph.D. in Sport Science
At the heart of my work is a continuing exploration of ballet as an art—how its artistry emerges, how it is cultivated through education, and how it is passed on to future generations.
Through research, nurturing students, educating teachers, and international collaboration, I seek to deepen the understanding and practice of ballet.
Global
Perspectives,
Everyday
Insights
Small insights arising from teaching experience and educational practice raise broader questions about how ballet technique, expression, and artistry are developed. These questions extend into my research and teacher education, while international exchange offers new perspectives that deepen this exploration.
Today, I direct a ballet school while pursuing research, teacher education, and collaboration with ballet institutions abroad.
Like branches growing from a single tree, these activities extend in different directions, yet they are all rooted in one desire: to explore ballet more deeply as an art.
Publications
My publications include books and teaching materials on ballet coaching and pedagogy, alongside academic research on posture, movement, and ballet education.
PRESIDENT MAGAZINE · DECEMBER 2022
Media
Appearances
People Taking on the World
Featured in PRESIDENT magazine (December 16, 2022), in the inaugural installment of the series “People Taking on the World,” discussing ballet education, teacher development, and the importance of engaging with perspectives beyond the ballet world.
Insights
Thoughts and reflections on ballet, movement, and education.
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