About

YUMIKO NIIMI

Born in Tokyo, Japan

A graduate of the Bunka University with a BA in performing arts

Joined the New York Theater Ballet Company as a Principal dancer - 1990

Her roles include Clara from The Nutcracker, choreographed by Keith Michel; Charlotte in Phantom of the Opera, directed by Diana Byre;

Eliza in The King & I directed by Gemze de Lapp

Other credits included Musical/ GIGI. A ChorusLine, Evita, Sayonara,

Washington National Opera /NORMA. ALCINA, directed by Ann Bogart

Balam Dance Company /SITA &RAMA, Garden of Love , directed by Carlos Fittante

2004-2010 Ballet Arts School - Musical Theater Dance Teacher

2006-2013 Method Gym - Ballet Teacher

2010-2011 Yoyogi Dance School Ballet /Musical Theatre - Master Class Teacher

2013&2015 Turning Point Dance School /Guest Teacher for Ballet Master Class

Beyond Dance School /Ballet Teacher for children’s class;

2016-2017 Dance Project of Washington Heights -Ballet Teacher

2015-2019 Exercise Instructor at Isabella Nursing Home

2010-Present Youth America Grand Prefix -

Assistant of Choreographer of Carlos dos santos for Grand de finale

Interpreter (English-Japanese)

2015-2017 Glen Dance Studio - Ballet Teacher /Choreographer

2006-2019 Yumiko Ballet NY - Director /Ballet Teacher

2019-Present Ballet arts -BALLET TEACHER

Offering classes, workshops, and private lessons for all levels:

YUMIKO NIIMI BALLET CALSS