Born in Tokyo, Japan, Shunsuke Nomura started ballet training at the age of three with Yarita Yu and joined Hong Kong Ballet as a Corps de Ballet member in 2026. He has won prizes at the Youth America Grand Prix and was semi-finalist at the 2026 Prix de Lausanne. His classical repertoire includes The Nutcracker, Paquita and Don Quixote, and he has performed in various ballet galas.

Dancer Q&A

1. Why did you start dancing?
I dance because I love expressing myself through movement and music.
 

2. What does ballet mean to you? 
Ballet is a big part of my life. It challenges me to keep growing. 

3. Why did you start dancing? 
I started dancing because I followed my older sister and started ballet after she did, but I enjoyed dancing so much that I have continued until today.

5.  What’s the most challenging ballet you have danced and what made it so challenging?
The Grand Pas de Deux from Grand Pas Classique is the most challenging piece I have danced. It requires a high level of musicality, and the technique is very difficult. 

6. What is your most memorable onstage moment and why? One of my most memorable moments is the audience’s reaction after I finish dancing. When I take my bow on stage, I can really feel and appreciate the emotions of the moment. 

9. What keeps you motivated on tough days?
Being able to dance is what motivates me the most. I’m grateful that I can do what I love, even on difficult days

11. If you could have one more talent, what would it be? 
I want to be a good speaker because I am shy.

12. What’s your favourite food? 
Shrimp dumplings. 

15. What are your hobbies? 
Playing with cats. 

18.What is the coolest thing about being a dancer?
To dance on the same stage with so many talented dancers.