Manatsu Aminaga

About Me!

Manatsu Aminaga began her dance training in 2003 at Yoshimura Dance Center in Japan.

During her studies, she participated in a short-term program at the Berlin State Ballet School. She later attended the Gailene Stock Memorial Award Summer Intensive, directed by Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Yasmine Naghdi.

In 2021, Aminaga was awarded First Prize in the Contemporary Division of the Japan International Ballet Competition. That same year, she received a scholarship to study at Peridance Center in New York.

After graduating, she performed as a guest artist with Westchester Ballet Company, collaborating with FJK Dance.

Since 2025, she has worked as a dancer for NYC Water Cruises and appeared in the musical “The Little Mermaid,” presented by 92NY.

In addition to her performance career, Aminaga has expanded her work into choreography and dance education.