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Singapore Ballet power couple Chihiro Uchida and Kenya Nakamura to retire from dancing

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Dancer Chihiro Uchida played the role of Aurora, with Kenya Nakamura as Prince Florimund, in Sleeping Beauty, performed at the Esplanade Theatre in December 2018.

Married dancers Chihiro Uchida and Kenya Nakamura will take their final bow after the production of Cinderella at the Esplanade Theatre.

PHOTO: BERNIE NG

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SINGAPORE – It will soon be the end of an era for the local ballet scene, as two of Singapore’s most well-known dancers leave the stage for good on Dec 17.

Married couple Chihiro Uchida and Kenya Nakamura, both principal dancers at Singapore Ballet, the nation’s professional dance company, will take their final bow after the production of Cinderella at the Esplanade Theatre.

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