MINAMI ANDO

Ballet Dancer / Model / Stuntwoman

dance

ballet
pointe
contemporary
partnering
improvisation

modeling

editorial
commercial
beauty
e-commerce
runway
fitness
lifestyle
parts

film

short 
documentaries
action
music videos
voiceover
BG

Bio

1999
Born in Hiroshima, Japan

2004
Started ballet at Mayumi Fujita Ballet in Hiroshima, Japan

2010
Made her solo debut in “Bianco,” choreographed by Mayumi Fujita

2017
Participated in the Summer Intensive at PNSD Rosella Hightower in Cannes, France

2018
Entered Aoyama Gakuin University, majoring in English Literature, Tokyo, Japan
Received the Merit Scholarship for the 4-year pre-professional ballet program at Joffrey Ballet School, NY

Moved to New York in 2018

2020
Began pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music, Dance & Theatre at New Jersey City University, NJ

2022
Graduated from both Joffrey Ballet School and NJCU, Cum Laude
Joined Ajkun Ballet Theatre as a dancer 

Became an independent performing artist specializing in ballet and contemporary dance, modeling, and stunt work, contributing to NYFW, live performances, photoshoots, music videos, films, and more.

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