About Me
Recently I have retired as a ballet dancer, which I have been putting all my passion and energy. I am still overwhelmed by the most wonderful farewell performance at my beloved theatre, here in Warsaw.
It was bittersweet goodbye to this dream career, but now I am slowly started to prepare for my next goal which needs a lot of time and a good preparation.
As for now I would love to share my knowledge and experience with you!
Don't hesitate to contact me:)
with love,
Yuka Ebihara
Jan. 2025 Warsaw, Poland
updates
4 months has passed so quickly since my big career transition.
I have been enjoying my new role as a teacher, passing my knowledge to next generation and sharing my wellness tips to my clients. It gives me satisfaction to see them happier and lighter after the class. And to see their progression is my pleasure.
At the same time I want to keep learnig. I have taken several courses already to brush up my teaching career. Thank you to my clients for making me grow! I am blessed to have your support.
There are a few exciting news to be announced. Stay tuned :)
30.04.2025 Warsaw
biography
Born in Tokyo, Japan.
Studied ballet in China, Japan and Canada. Worked with Norwegian National Ballet,
Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Croatian National Ballet and others as a Soloist.
Joined Polish National Ballet in 2011. since then dancing most of the main roles in the repertoire;
Marguerite Gautier in John Neumeier's "The Lady of the Camellias", Medora in Manuel Legris's "Le Corsaire",
Hippolita-Tytania in John Neumeier's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", title role in Maina Gielgud's "Giselle",
Katherine in John Cranko's "Taming of the Shrew", Nikiya and Gamzatti in N.Makarova's "La Bayadere",
and main roles in Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and others.
Also repertoire by Krzysztof Pastor; Mina/Elizabeta in "Dracula", "Moving Rooms", "The Tempest", "Bolero",
etc...
In 2014 and 2017 awarded as the Best Female dancer in Poland.
In 2019 Silver Medal for Merit to Culture "Gloria Artis" in Poland
engagements
- Goh Ballet Youth Company, Vancouver, Canada, 2007-2008 as Soloist
- Norwegian National Ballet, Oslo, Norway, 2008-2009
- Vienna Festival Ballet, London, Great Britain, 2008 as Guest Principal Soloist
- Compagnie Mezzo Ballet, Charleville-Mézières, France, 2009 as Soloist
- The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Washington, USA, 2009
- Ballet of the Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb, Croatia, 2009-2011 as Soloist
- The Polish National Ballet, Warsaw, since 2011, Coryphée in 2012, Soloist and First Soloist in 2013, Principal in 2019
awards
- 2003 First Prize & Scholarship, Ballet Competition, Yokohama, Japan
- 2003 Finalist in senior category, Youth America Grand Prix, Tokyo, Japan
- 2004 Finalist, National Dance Competition, Tokyo, Japan
- 2004 Finalist, Japan International Ballet Competition, Tokyo, Japan
- 2006 First Prize & Scholarship, Surrey Festival of Dance, Surrey, Canada
- 2006 Senior Ballet Championships Winner & Most Outstanding Dance Award, British Columbia Provincials, Vancouver, Canada
- 2010 Gold Medal, International Competition of Ballet Dancers Mia Čorak Slavenska, Zagreb, Croatia
- 2014 Jan Kiepura Theatre Music Award for the best classical dancer in Poland
- 2017 Jan Kiepura Theatre Music Award for the best classical dancer in Poland
- 2019 Silver Medal for Merit to Culture "Gloria Artis" in Warsaw
teacher training journey
- 2012 Certified Mat Pilates Instructor (BASI: Body Arts and Science International)
- 2016 Completed “Pilates for Dancers” (BASI)
- 2019 Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor (BASI)
- 2020 Completed “Pilates for Children” (BASI)
- 2020 Completed “The Feet - Our Base of Support” (BASI)
- 2020 Completed PBT® level1 (Progressing Ballet Technique)
- 2021 Certified Master Stretch® Trainer (Bodycode System)
- 2022 Completed “Pilates through Pregnancy and beyond” (BASI)
- 2023 GYROKINESIS®︎ Certified trainer (GYROTONIC®️)
- 2025 GYROTONIC®️ Apprentice trainer (GYROTONIC®️)
to be continued...