Anri Sugiura

First Artist
Birthplace

Hyogo, Japan

Training

Académie de danse Princesse Grace, Monaco (2016-2021) ; Seiko Kuramoto Ballet School, Japan (2007-2016)

Previous Company

Semperoper Ballett Dresden (2021-2024)

English National Ballet

Joined 2024. Promoted to First Artist 2025.

Repertoire

Featured roles include Ice Queen and Sahlab in Aaron S. Watkin and Arielle Smith’s Nutcracker; Lilac Fairy in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty; Demi Soloist in George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations. 

Has danced in William Forsythe’s Playlist (EP) and Herman Schmerman (Quintet). 

A ballerina balances en pointe, centre stage. The male dancer supports her. Both in decadent costumes with hues of pink and gold. There is warm stage lighting with an orchestra in the background.
On a dark stage there is a white spotlight highlighting a dancer in a black and white costume. They’re lunging side on with their arms extended behind them.
On a dark stage there is a white spotlight highlighting a dancer in a black and white costume. They’re lunging side on with their arms extended behind them.
A ballerina balances en pointe, centre stage. The male dancer supports her. Both in decadent costumes with hues of pink and gold. There is warm stage lighting with an orchestra in the background.