Prof. Peter BREUER
· CY Artistic Director
· A legendary German ballet dancer who joined the Bavarian State Ballet at 16 and later became a principal dancer.
· Former Principal Dancer at the English National Ballet, guest principal at American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and La Scala Theatre Ballet (Italy).
· Served as Artistic Director of the Salzburg State Ballet in Austria, where he trained numerous professional dancers and created original productions.
· Currently, he actively works as a choreographer and mentor, collaborating with international ballet companies.
Sarawanee TANATANIT
Sarawanee Tanatanit is a Thai dancer and educator, winner of the 2001 Prix de Lausanne. She danced with American Ballet Theatre (2002–2008) and later as a soloist with Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève. She founded HOST Bangkok Performing Arts Center in 2019. Tanatanit has served on juries for the Prix de Lausanne and Bourse vaudoise de danse, and will teach contemporary dance at the 2025 Prix de Lausanne. Her honors include the 2023 Silpathorn Award and France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2024.
Airi ANO
Founder, Airi Ballet Academy
Graduate of the Princess Grace Academy, Monaco
Airi Ano is a Japanese ballet teacher and former dancer, known for her refined classical technique and dedication to education. She was a semi-finalist at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne, and later trained at the internationally acclaimed Princess Grace Academy in Monaco. After her professional dance career, she returned to Japan and founded Airi Ballet Academy, where she now mentors young dancers with international aspirations. Her teaching blends European classical training with a nurturing and disciplined approach, earning her recognition across Japan’s competitive ballet scene.
Xuejing ZHANG
· Graduate of Beijing Ballet Academy.
· Former soloist at Bordeaux National Opera Ballet (France)
· Founder & Artistic Director of Lanzhou Ballet.
· Senior Lecturer at Shenyang Conservatory of Music.
Chico YAMAMOTO
· Graduate of Joffrey Ballet School (USA).
· A renowned Japanese ballet educator. Founder of Chico Ballet Academy.
Aichi Nobue
Aichi Nobue is a Japanese ballet dancer and teacher known for her expressive artistry and international experience. She danced professionally with a German theater ballet company, where she performed a wide repertoire from classical ballets to contemporary works. With a strong background in European stage performance, she brings deep insight and refined technique to her teaching. After returning to Japan, she has dedicated herself to training young dancers, emphasizing musicality, presence, and stage professionalism. Her unique perspective bridges Japanese discipline with European expressiveness, inspiring students to grow as global artists.
Mineko BABA
Graduate of Japan Women’s College of Physical Education and Joffrey Ballet School (USA).
A rFormer Principal Dancer, Shiki Theatre Company. Mineko Baba is a renowned Japanese performer celebrated for her versatility in both ballet and musical theatre. She served as a principal dancer at Japan’s prestigious Shiki Theatre Company, where she captivated audiences in major productions such as Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. Trained in both classical ballet and theatrical performance, she brings a wealth of stage experience to her current teaching career. Known for her expressiveness, stage presence, and discipline, she now mentors the next generation of dancers, instilling in them a deep appreciation for musicality and performance.
Kristaps Kikulis
Artistic Director of GBE Starlight Summer Camp
Dance Instructor, Gala Choreographer
Kristaps Kikulis is the founder of “Infinity Ballet Academy” in Tokyo, an independent ballet and contemporary dance teacher, as well as a choreographer.
He previously served as Ballet Master and Choreographer at Atlantic City Ballet (USA) and was an instructor for the Atlantic City Ballet Training Program. Additionally, he was a Principal Dancer at Atlantic City Ballet and a company member of Vanemuine Ballet in Estonia.
Kristaps graduated from the Latvian National Ballet School. He has also been a faculty member at the New Jersey Modern Dance Festival
Liming QIN
Special Guest Teacher
Founder, Ballet Bean
Winner of Best Choreographer Award, CY 2025
Liming Qin is a dynamic choreographer and educator recognized for his creativity and impact in youth ballet education. As the founder of Ballet Bean, he has developed original works that blend storytelling with technical clarity, inspiring young dancers across Asia. He was awarded the “Best Choreographer Award” at the CY Asia Dance Star Challenge 2025 for his outstanding contributions. As a special guest teacher, Liming brings a fresh, imaginative perspective to ballet training, encouraging students to explore character, emotion, and stage presence through every movement.