Shibuya Art Institute
"Learn about art and enrich your life."
Students will be exposed to various arts such as ballet, tea ceremony, and painting, developing a solid foundation in each field while cultivating their sensitivity and expressive abilities.
Our studio provides an environment where people of all ages, from 3 years old to those in their 70s, can learn art at their own pace and with their own goals, and expand their own potential.
Ballet
Emphasis on fundamentals
Based on the Vaganova method, you will carefully learn the correct way to use your body and acquire solid fundamental skills that can be utilized in any environment.
We offer instruction tailored to each individual's age, experience, and goals, from introductory classes for adults to specialized classes for those aiming to become professionals.
Pilates
Awaken the body
This class encourages you to regulate your breathing and carefully connect with your own body. Since it involves slow, full-body movements, it's recommended even for those who don't usually exercise.
Starting in September 2026, we also launched "Medical Pilates," a program led by physical therapists. This program focuses on each individual's physical condition and movement, providing a personalized approach.
Yabuuchi-ryu Tea Ceremony
Bringing culture into everyday life
While experiencing the rich culture and spirit of old Japan, you will learn the beautiful movements and hospitality of the tea ceremony.
Why not experience the changing seasons and the beauty of Japan through these lessons, and incorporate enriching moments into your daily life?
Wearing a kimono and participating in an actual tea ceremony is one of the things I look forward to.
Painting
Feel freely, paint freely
We value each individual's feelings and imagination, rather than being fixated on technical skills or judgments of "good" or "bad."
For children, it's a time to step away from their daily lessons and studies, to draw freely, and to become engrossed in something they love.
For adults, it's a time to escape from their busy daily lives, connect with their own sensibilities, and purely enjoy the act of drawing.
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Activity report
*This information is for publications from 2025 onwards.
*Regarding ballet, we participate in competitions as part of the curriculum for each class, if we determine it would be a good experience , but only a few times a year. We do not have a style of participating in competitions consistently every month.
Elegance Ballet Awards 2026 (Adult Ballet Competition)
September 28, 2026
Ruby department
Amane Tashiro, 1st Place, Smile Award
Sapphire division
Sakura Ito, 2nd Place, Self-Production Award
Pearl section
Naomi Tsuda, 1st Place, Inspiration Award
Hitomi Kondo Challenge Award
Japan Ballet Competition Tokyo Autumn 2026
September 13, 2026
Hitana Tomoi
Classical Ballet - Women's Division (Ages 18 and Over)
2nd place
Technical Award
2026 National Pre-Ballet Competition in Sagamihara
August 22, 2026
Sumire Saeki
Junior High School Division Gold Medal
Sagamihara Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award (Top 3 awards across all categories)
Special Jury Prize, Canadian National Training Award, and other scholarships and grants.
Eva Evdokimova Memorial 15th Educational Ballet Competition Preparatory
August 15th and 16th, 2026
Junior A
Third place: Sumire Saeki
Junior B
Participant: Anon Baba
Japan International Ballet Festival 2026
August 4th and 5th, 2026
Classical Ballet Solo Division, High School
Third place: Riko Toyokawa
7th place Hinata Tomoi
Finals venue Anon Baba
The 1st YBC Kanagawa
August 3, 2026
Pre-competition B1 Division Excellence Award: Kotoha Toyokawa
Competition Junior 5th Grade Division 2nd Place: Honoka Kihara Excellent Instructor Award: Shibuya Art Institute
Competition Junior 6th Grade Division: 1st Place: Miku Komiyama, 4th Place: Sayaka Nakahara, Best Instructor Award: Shubuya Art Institute
Competition, Junior High School 3rd Year Division, 1st Place: Mei Iwata; Outstanding Instructor Award: Shubuya Art Institute
Competition, High School Division, 2nd Place: Aisa Sudo; Outstanding Instructor Award: Shibuya Art Institute
Short-term study abroad
May 2026
Lithuania National Ballet School
Anon Baba
Machida National Ballet Competition
April 18-19, 2026
<Ballet Shoes Category I>
Honoka Kihara
3rd Place, Machida City Council Chairman's Award, Abby Award, Best Machida Award, Machida Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award, Fairy Tutu Award
<Pointe Shoes Section II>
Sumire Saeki
Espoir Prize, Tess Prize, Machida Prize, Kotori Ribbon Prize
Nanami Hirano
Encouragement Award
<High School and Senior Divisions>
Riko Toyokawa
Espoir Award, Tess Award, Best Machida Award, Machida Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award, Fairy Tutu Award
Aisa Sudo
Encouragement Award
Ballet Connection in Tokyo 2026
February 22-23, 2026
<PA 10-year-old category>
Honoka Kihara: 4th overall, 2nd in Va, 4th in Enchaînements
Overall 13th place: Yoshino Riko
<PB 11-year-old category>
Overall 8th place: Miku Komiyama
Acceptance to participate in the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Program
Saya Nakahara receives permission to participate in the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Program, and her registration fee is waived.
<Junior A>
Overall 1st place, Va 1st place, Enchaînement 1st place: Sumire Saeki
Scholarship recipient for the National Ballet School of Canada, the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp, and the National Ballet School of Queensland. 25% scholarship on summer tuition at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy.
Rei Sakai
Universal Conservatory of Ballet, Epsilon Model Agency scouting, ATP Scholarship, permission to participate in the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Program.
Nanami Hirano
Acceptance to participate in the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Program
Outstanding Instructor Award: Shibuya Art Institute
<Junior B>
Overall 4th place, Va 4th place, Enchaînement 5th place: Hinata Tomoi
Lithuanian National Ballet School, ATP Scholarship
<Contemporary Presents Category>
Excellent Award: Miku Komiyama, Riko Yoshino
Encouragement Award Somari Nakahara
<Exhibition appearance by last year's award winners>
Last year, Sumire Saeki placed 3rd overall in the 12-year-old category.
Last year's Junior A overall 2nd place: Riko Toyokawa
The 14th Eva Evdokimova Memorial Educational Ballet Competition Preparatory
July 30, 2025
<Junior A2>
4th Place: Riko Toyokawa
Mannheim National Ballet Academy Short-Term Training Permit
Encouragement Award: Aisa Sudo
<Junior A>
5th place Rei Sakai
Dominique Kalfouni's Selected Short-Term Training Program in Paris Permission
<Contemporary Group II>
2nd Place: Riko Toyokawa
The 23rd National Pre-Ballet Competition in Sagamihara
July 30, 2025
<Junior High School Division>
Silver medal (2nd place)
Cosmo Oil Award, permission to train at the Kazakhstan National Ballet Academy
Sumire Saeki
<Ballet Shoes II Section>
Encouragement Award
Yaguchi Eina
The 6th New Ballet Competition
July 30, 2025
<JA5 category>
2nd Place: Miku Komiyama
The 1st YBC Ballet Competition Kamakura
July 23, 2025
<Pre-competition B1 category>
Special Jury Prize for Excellence
Honoka Kihara
Special Excellence Award
Yaguchi Eina
Somari Nakahara
Excellence Award
Kotoha Toyokawa
<Pre-competition A2 category>
Special Jury Prize for Excellence
Nanami Hirano
<Competition, Junior High School 1st Year Division>
1st Place: Sumire Saeki
Outstanding Instructor Award: Shibuya Art Institute
<Competition, 3rd Year Junior High School Division>
2nd Place: Aisa Sudo
Outstanding Instructor Award, Shibuya Art Institute
The 24th Machida National Ballet Competition
April 19th and 20th, 2025
<Elementary School Division I>
1st Place: Honoka Kihara
Special Jury Prize, Machida Mayor's Prize, Asahi Shimbun Prize, Tess Prize, Best Machida Prize, Machida Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Prize, Fairy Tutu Prize
Encouragement Award: Yoshino Riko
<Elementary School Division II>
2nd Place: Misora Komiyama
Machida City Cultural and International Exchange Foundation Chairman's Award, Atelier Yoshino Award, Best Machida Award, Machida Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award, Fairy Tutu Award
Fifth place: Tokine Higuchi
Tess Prize, Machida Prize, Salvian Prize
<Junior High School Division>
Machida Prize, Salvian Prize, Espoir Prize, Tess Prize
Aisa Sudo
Espoir Prize, Tess Prize
Hiyori Tomoi
<High School Division>
2nd place Hikai Tomoi
Machida City Cultural and International Exchange Foundation Chairman's Award, Atelier Yoshino Award, Best Machida Award, Machida Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award, Fairy Tutu Award
Short-term study abroad at the National Ballet School of Canada
April 2025
Riko Toyokawa
Ballet Connection in Tokyo 2025
February 7th to 9th, 2025
<Pre-Competitive B, 12-year-old category>
Overall 3rd place, Va 2nd place, Enchaînements 4th place
Sumire Saeki
<Junior A Division>
Overall 2nd place, Va 2nd place, Enchaînement 3rd place
Canadian National Ballet School, Ellison Ballet, Scholarship
Riko Toyokawa
<Exhibition appearance by last year's top prize winners>
Honoka Kihara
Hinata Tomoi
<Epsilon Co., Ltd. Model Agency Scout>
Mei Iwata
Acceptance of participation in the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive and scholarship.
10 students from the participating group
Short-term study abroad at the National Ballet School of Canada
January 2025
Hinata Tomoi