Mitsuru Horiuchi

Mitsuru Horiuchi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Performing Arts at Osaka University of Arts' Faculty of Arts. His career integrates academic work with professional ballet, including artistic direction, performance, and competition judging.

Education:

• School of American Ballet, New York (Ballet, 1986)
• Tamagawa University, Faculty of Letters (English and American Literature, 1985)

Research Focus: Specializes in dance creation, choreography, and ballet technique within performing arts. Key interests include:

• Dance Studies and History
• Choreographic Methods
• Performance Aesthetics
• Ballet Pedagogy

Awards:

• Global Yoko Morishita Award (1994)
• Muramatsu Award (1990)
• Prix de Lausanne Grand Prix (1983)
• Moscow International Ballet Bronze Medal (1981)

Professional Highlights: Directed major ballet productions including 'The Web' and 'The Rite of Spring'; served as Ballet Master for Footlights Dancers; judged international competitions.