CEO, Co-Founder
ANNLA UTSUGI
Japanese Traditional Dance
Dancer/Researcher
Spent early childhood in the United States from age 0 to 5.
Joined the Pennsylvania Ballet at the age of 3 and the Tokyo Russian Ballet at the age of 5.
Began studying Japanese Traditional Dance at age 11, obtained the Natori (advanced license) from the Fujima School at 16, and received the Shihan (master instructor) certification at 19.
At age 20, began training under Hideo Takaoka—movement scientist and martial artist—as a researcher and practitioner in physical movement.
Education
2008-2012 | Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Traditional Dance, Department of Japanese Traditional Music, Tokyo University of the Arts |
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2012-2014 | Master’s degree in Japanese Traditional Dance, Graduate School of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts |
2015-2019 | Doctorate in Japanese Traditional Dance, Graduate School of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts |
Professional Experience
2019-2022 | Special Assistant, later Special Researcher, at the Center of Innovation (COI), Tokyo University of the Arts |
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2022- | founded artTunes Co., Ltd. |
Currently:
Special Research Fellow at Tokyo University of the Arts
Visiting Researcher at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Research Fellow in the Arts at the Research Institute of Kinesiology
Related Link
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