The Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre proudly congratulates Shizuru Kato on his appointment as the Principal dancer of the Ballet Company.
Shizuru is a prize-winner at international competitions and a true favorite of the public. In 2011–2013, the dancer studied at Canada’s National Ballet School. As the first soloist of the Primorsky Stage Ballet Company, he has taken part in tours to Harbin (China), Pyongyang (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea), Doha (Qatar), Muscat (Oman), and performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, and also in Vladikavkaz.
His repertoire includes the parts of Solor and The Golden Idol (La Bayadère), The Nutcracker-Prince (The Nutcracker), Basilio (Don Quixote), Conrad (Le Corsaire), Konyok-Gorbunok (The Little Humpbacked Horse) and many others. All those who have been lucky to watch this dancer on stage could fully enjoy his technical mastery, artistry, expressiveness and virtuosity of his performance. His dance is always captivating, and the audience truly enjoys his every appearance on stage.
We congratulate Shizuru and wish him new prominent scenic roles and inspirations to conquer new heights!
