Kaho Kato —
Birthplace
Yokohama, Japan
Age started dancing
Three
Training
Tachibana Ballet School, the Australian Ballet School
Queensland Ballet
Jette Parker Young Artist 2019
Favourite roles
Giselle in Giselle, Cinderella in Cinderella
Repertoire includes
- The Russian Girl in George Balanchine's Serenade
- The Sylph in La Sylphide
- Down Variation, Girlfriends in Peggy van Praagh's Coppélia
- Cupid in Don Quixote
Favourite roles to perform
The Cupid in Don Quixote because it is so much fun to express this character.
Roles I would love to dance
Odette/Odile in Swan Lake and Juliet in Romeo & Juliet
Dance inspiration
Trying something new is a passion I've always had. It is sometimes hard but I always love to keep challenging.
Awards and achievements
- YAGP in Japan (2015) - Senior Top 12
- Japan Dance Competition in 2015 - 3rd prize winner
- Japan Dance Competition in 2014 - 2nd prize winner
Did you know?
I love to cook Japanese food!