Ryoichi Hirano
Principal Dancer
Born September 5, 1983 in Osaka, Japan (43 years old)
Ballet
Ryoichi Hirano is a Japanese ballet dancer who is a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London.
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9 Signature Roles3 Principal Houses
Spotlight
Career Trajectory
Trained at his mother's ballet school in Osaka before winning the 2001 Prix de Lausanne Gold Medal, which secured his apprenticeship with The Royal Ballet at age eighteen. Over the course of fifteen years, Hirano progressed steadily through the company's ranks—from corps dancer to principal in 2016—establishing himself as a versatile and dramatically compelling male lead across the classical repertoire and contemporary works. His career has been defined by technical mastery, powerful stage presence, and a willingness to engage with both the Romantic and modern ballet canon, making him one of London's most sought-after male principals.
Career Highlight
Gold Medal at the Prix de Lausanne (2001); Promotion to Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet (2016)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Principal Dancer
- Nationality
- Japan
- Born
- 1983 · Osaka, Japan
- Active since
- 2001
Training & Education
Setsuko Hirano Ballet School, Osaka, Japan
Principal Houses
Engagements
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Career Arc
A chronological journey through key moments
1983Born in Osaka, Japan
2001Gold Medal at the Prix de Lausanne
2016Promotion to Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet
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