Takeda continued to hone her technique in cultural exchange and training programs at the Australian Ballet School and the Rock School.
Hitomi Takeda performed with the National Ballet of Japan in key roles in the major classical ballets including Cinderella and Giselle. is a world-class, award-winning ballerina.
Hitomi Takeda is a recognized master in her craft having medaled at the prestigious International Ballet Competitions of Lausanne and Varn.
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