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Major Announcement from Nelea of The Ballet Show

The entertainment ballet company, The Ballet Show, managed by Wibro Inc. under the leadership of Daisuke Yamamoto, has made an important announcement regarding its artistic director and lead dancer, Nelea. This announcement comes as a surprise to her fans and ballet enthusiasts alike.

Founded by Yamakai and Nelea, The Ballet Show emphasizes a unique concept: "a ballet performance that everyone can enjoy". The company combines cinema, lighting effects, and elements from various art forms to create a new form of ballet. This innovative approach has brought classic tales like Snow White and Aladdin to life on stage, providing a touching experience for both newcomers to ballet and those who may not have had many opportunities to experience it before. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, garnering support from a wide audience.

In the latest update, it has been confirmed that Nelea will pause her role as the lead performer after the performances of Beauty and the Beast The Ballet Show scheduled for August and September 2025. Nelea will be stepping back to embrace a new phase in her life, preparing for motherhood. This upcoming performance will mark her final Pas de Deux (duet) with her partner Yamakai before she takes a break from the stage.

Tickets have been in high demand, with the S seats for the Tokyo performance nearly sold out. This special event is expected to be a memorable experience for all attendees, and the audience is encouraged to anticipate an unforgettable performance.


The Ballet Show aims to promote ballet as a culture that is more accessible and enjoyable, aspiring to create a society where discussions like, "Shall we go see ballet next week?" become commonplace. This initiative emphasizes making ballet a more liberated and familiar art form for everyone.

Introduction to Nelea's Final Starring Performance
A heartfelt message video detailing Nelea's feelings about her final performance has been shared on YouTube, emphasizing the significance of this act.

The production will take place in Tokyo and Osaka during the summer of 2025. For both Yamakai and Nelea, this event signifies a crucial milestone in their artistic journey. Nelea steps back from her role as a lead dancer to prepare for a new chapter in her life while preparing for the arrival of a new family member. Although it is possible to balance ballet and parenting, she has decided to take a break from performing as she transitions into this new life stage.

The upcoming performance will intertwine Nelea's journey over the last eight years with Yamakai, making it their final collaboration before her hiatus. This production of the beloved tale of Beauty and the Beast will be rich with a theme of love, reflecting both their artistic and personal lives.

Messages from Yamakai and Nelea
Yamakai's Comment:
"Thank you so much to everyone who has been supporting us. This summer, we will perform together in Beauty and the Beast The Ballet Show, which will be our last stage as leads. Nelea has made the decision to step back from the forefront of ballet for a while to prepare for a new life. This choice is filled with profound thoughts and resolve.
For the past eight years, Nelea and I have shared both our stage and lives, and I feel deeply grateful for the miracle of being able to perform a work centered around love at this defining moment in our lives. This production is our life story itself. I hope you will join us in the theater to witness our final Pas de Deux."

Nelea's Comment:
"With this performance, I have decided to step back from my role as a leading dancer. I believe that after my return, it will be challenging to maintain my full commitment to the stage as I have in the past. Therefore, I seek to give everything I can to this performance and sincerely hope that you will witness it in the theater.
Rest assured, I will continue to pursue our mission of popularizing ballet. As an artistic director and hopefully again as a dancer in the future, I will return to stage one day, and I hope you will welcome me back with smiles when that time comes.
To everyone who has supported us thus far, I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude, and I will approach the stage with all my might."

About The Ballet Show

The Ballet Show was launched in January 2024 and has approximately 1 million total followers on various social media platforms as of July 2025, engaging audiences through a unique ballet performance project that anyone can enjoy. They have attracted over 10,000 annual viewers with an outstanding satisfaction rate of 99% and have welcomed over 30,000 audience members since their inception, with more than 20 performances successfully staged.

The vision of The Ballet Show is to promote ballet as an art form that is easily enjoyed by all. They strive to create a world where ballet is not seen as a special event but something that everyone can experience as part of everyday life.

For more information about Beauty and the Beast The Ballet Show, including access to tickets and membership details for their official fan club, please visit their official website.

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Performance Overview - Beauty and the Beast The Ballet Show
Tokyo Performances:

• - Dates: August 29 (Fri) to August 31 (Sun), 2025
• - Venue: Ota Ward Citizens Hall, Tokyo
• - Main Cast: Yamakai and Nelea

Osaka Performances:

• - Dates: September 10 (Wed) to September 11 (Thu), 2025
• - Venue: Sakai Culture Hall (Phoenix Sakai), Osaka
• - Main Cast: Yamakai and Nelea

The performance promises to be an emotional journey, combining the artistry of ballet with a captivating narrative and stunning choreography, delivering a poignant message of love through expressive movement and music.