Publications
2026
Teaching Method Manuals of Perm State Ballet School — Japanese Editions
The Russian Method of Choreographic Pedagogy Based on the A.Y. Vaganova Method
Author: Perm Japan Co., Ltd.
Writing Contributor: Manami Saito
Supervised by: Perm State Choreographic College, Russia
Publisher: Professional Educators’ Russian Ballet Method
Classical Ballet
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Classical Ballet Teaching Method Manual: Year 1 Curriculum.
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Classical Ballet Teaching Method Manual: Year 2 Curriculum.
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Classical Ballet Teaching Method Manual: Year 3 Curriculum.
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Classical Ballet Teaching Method Manual: Year 4 Curriculum.
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Classical Ballet Teaching Method Manual: Year 5 Curriculum.
Historical Dance
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Historical Dance and Historical Folk Dance Textbook: Years 1–2 Curriculum.
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Historical Dance and Historical Folk Dance Textbook: Year 3 Curriculum.
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Historical Dance and Historical Folk Dance Textbook: Year 7 Curriculum.
Character Dance
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Character Dance Teaching Method Manual: Year 4 Curriculum.
Perm Japan Co., Ltd. (2026). Character Dance Teaching Method Manual: Year 5 Curriculum.
2025
Original Research Article | Peer-reviewed
Saito, M., Watarai, K., & Funato, K. (2025). Variations in standing and plie postures in ballet with age and years of experience in girls aged 4–11 years. Japanese Journal of Clinical Sports Medicine, 33(1), 124–133.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.57474/jjcsm.33.1_124
2023
Original Research Article | Peer-reviewed
Saito, M., Hirano, T., & Funato, K. (2023). Characteristics of standing posture in preschool children with turnout in classical ballet: A comparison with skilled adult ballet dancers. Rigakuryoho Kagaku, 38(4), 234–240.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1589/rika.38.234
Original Research Article | Peer-reviewed
Saito, M., Hirano, T., & Funato, K. (2023). Effect of turnout position on the standing and plier postures in classical ballet dancers. Rigakuryoho Kagaku, 38(1), 25–31.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1589/rika.38.25
2020
Review Article | Peer-reviewed
Zaytseva, T. N., Nizhelskoy, V. A., Gerasimenko, M. Y., & Saito, M. (2020). Expressive movement: An interdisciplinary view. Russian Journal of Physiotherapy, Balneology and Rehabilitation, 19(6), 395–399.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/1681-3456-2020-19-6-8
2019
Co-authored Article
Nizhelskoy, V. A., & Saito, M. (2019). Choreography Workshops within the Cooperation between GITIS and Japan Dance Academy DSA in 2019. Theatre. Fine Arts. Cinema. Music, No. 4, 176–181. Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS), Moscow, Russia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35852/2588-0144-2019-4-176-181
2018
Co-authored Article
Saito, M., & Nizhelskoy, V. (2018). Moscow–Tokyo, GITIS–DSA: Results of the Year of Japan in Russia. Theatre. Fine Arts. Cinema. Music, No. 4, 247–253. Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS), Moscow, Russia.
2016
Textbook | Contributing Author
Rhythmic Gymnastics Textbook. Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA).
Authored Chapters: "Coaching" and "Ballet".
Published: December 17, 2016.
2013
Research Note | Co-author
Ueno, Y., Suzuki, M., Inose, M., Kimura, N., & Saito, M. (2013). Is it true that “from Teaching to Learning”? The Journal of Ryutsu Keizai University, the Faculty of Health & Sport Science, 6, 111–126.
2012
Book | Sole Author
Saito, M. (2012). Ballet Coaching: Developing Thinking Dancers. Sobunsha.
ISBN: 978-4-7947-0698-0
2008
Book | Supervisor
10-Minute Ballet Exercises Taught by a Ballerina. Studio Tac Creative.
ISBN: 978-4-88393-292-4
2006
Book | Supervisor
Ballet Body Making: Building a Supple and Beautiful Ballerina's Body. Studio Tac Creative.
ISBN: 978-4-88393-169-9
Works in Preparation
Classical Ballet Teaching Method Manuals — Japanese Editions
Years 6–8 Curricula
Supervised by: Perm State Choreographic College, Russia
Writing Contributor: Manami Saito
Publisher: Professional Educators’ Russian Ballet Method