Urara Takata
Artist
she/her
Joined Scottish Ballet: 2021
Training: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Escola de Dança do Conservatório Nacional Portugal
Accolades: Ballet Competition in Nagoya 2020 (2nd prize), The Balletcom Osaka 2019 (2nd prize), NAMUE Ballet Competition 2019 (1st prize), Ballet Competition in Nagoya 2018 (1st prize), Ballet Competition in Hirakata 2017 (2nd prize), DATE Classic Ballet Competition 2016 (2nd prize).
The best thing is to be able to perform in front of different audiences in various places.
How would your colleagues describe you?
A quiet person
What career moment are you most proud of?
The moment we are applauded by the audience at the end of the show.
What’s your favourite place in Scotland?
My favourite place in Scotland is Inverness because I like the beautiful view of River Ness, and we can often see a rainbow.
What’s your favourite ballet to watch?
My favourite ballet to watch is The Nutcracker because I love the story and I used to watch it over and over again when I was a child. I also love Tchaikovsky’s music as well.
What do you like to do on your days off?
Play mobile games or watch a movie.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
I would say to stretch more for turnout.
What makes you smile?
My friends
What’s the best thing about going on tour with the company?
The best thing is to be able to perform in front of different audiences in various places.
Repertoire Highlights: The Nutcracker, Coppélia, The Scandal at Mayerling