Toshihiro Harada

Toshihiro Harada, from Tokyo, Japan, joined Utah Metropolitan Ballet in 2023 as a Principal Artist. Harada started his ballet training at the age of 7. He later graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Art High School with a major in Ballet in 2021. In 2022, he participated in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne. Harada has also achieved notable success in ballet competitions, including winning 1st place in both the NBA All Japan Ballet Competition and the All Japan Ballet Competition.

 

Throughout his career, Harada has been recognized with various awards for his talent and dedication to ballet. Since joining Utah Metropolitan Ballet he has loved performing as the Scarecrow in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a Forest Sprite in Snow White, the Nutcracker Prince and Russian Soloist in Nutcracker, and The Flames of Paris pas de deux in the 40th Anniversary Gala. Harada had the opportunity to travel alongside Jacqueline’s School of Ballet dancers and perform in the Stars of Tomorrow Gala in Austria.

 

His passion for dance continues to drive him to excel on the international stage.