Dance Artist · Educator · Researcher · Adelaide
Photo: Nate Schilling
Photo: Yoshii-Podger Creations
Biography
Mimi began classical ballet training at the age of 4 and graduated from K&Kei Ballet Art in Japan in 2016. She also trained in Nichibu (Japanese classical dance) in the Wakayagi-ryu style.
Since graduating, she has performed with Liberty Ballet, Alive Ballet and Contemporary Dance Company, Dance Hub SA, Eruption Theatre and others across Australia and internationally. She founded Adelaide Sakura Troupe in 2022 and Ballet Rogue in 2024.
Mimi holds a BA in Performing Arts from the University of South Australia. She is currently an Honours student in Creative Arts at Adelaide University (formerly University of South Australia), supervised by Dr Sarah Neville and Dr Fanke Peng.
Supportive, challenging and joyfully serious. All levels and ages welcome.
"Mimi Yoshii demonstrated her flawless technique in Gamzatti's Variation from Bayaderka, Act 2 and made the stage hers with countless pirouettes."
Barry Hill OAM · Stage Whispers · Bloom Ballet Gala
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Independent dance practice is sustained by the generosity of individuals and organisations who believe in the work. Supporters and partners are acknowledged on this website and in production programmes. Further returns are open to discussion.
Enquire about partnershipAvailable for performance, collaboration, teaching and media enquiries. Based in Adelaide, open to interstate and international projects.
contact@mimiyoshii.com