Takahiro Nakashima
Principal Dancer
Place of Birth
Gifu, Japan
BALLET DE BARCELONA
Joined the Trainee Program in September 2020.
Promoted to corps de ballet in April 2022.
Promoted to soloist dancer in September 2023
Biography
Takahiro is originally from Gifu, Japan, where he began his ballet training at the age of 6. In 2016, when he was 15 years old, Nakashima began training at the Alberta Ballet School in Canada and graduated in 2020. Takahiro received several awards, such as the best dancer of the year award and the leadership of the year award.
After 4 years of success in Canada, Nakashima moved to Barcelona after being accepted as a Trainee. There he has had the opportunity to dance the prince in 'Nutcracker', in 'Swan Lake', in 'Peter and the Wolf' and in 'Tongues'.
Learn more about Takahiro Nakashima
Your proudest moment as an artist.
"When I perform in front of the audience and see their faces light up with joy. It makes me feel special.
Define a perfect day.
"A Formula 1 weekend! Being at home and watching a race. If my favorite team wins, it's a perfect day!"
If you were not a dancer, you would...
"Automotive engineer.
Repertory
Chronos - Soloist Role
The Nutcracker - Nutcracker
The Nutcracker - Great pas de deux
El Nutcracker - Russian Dance
The Nutcracker - Rat
El Nutcracker - Clara's brother Eloi
Together - Soloist Role
Tongues - Cast and Duet
Peter and the Wolf - Hunter
REBORN 080 Barcelona Fashion Runway
It won't be long - Main Role
