Yu Kurihara nominated in the National Dance Award Outstanding Female Classical Performance category
News & Stories 10 Apr 2026News Story
We're thrilled that Yu Kurihara has been nominated in this year's National Dance Awards.
Congratulations to Yu whose performance as Cinderella in David Bintley's Cinderella has been nominated for Outstanding Female Classical Performance.
Well done to everyone nominated.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on Monday 15 June.
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Yu Kurihara as Cinderella.
© 2025 Credit : Katja Ogrin
Yu Kurihara as Cinderella.
© 2025 Credit : Katja Ogrin
Yu Kurihara as Cinderella and Lachlan Monaghan as the Prince.
© 2025 Credit : Katja Ogrin
Yu Kurihara as Cinderella and Lachlan Monaghan as the Prince.
© 2025 Credit : Katja Ogrin
Yu Kurihara as Cinderella.
© 2025 Credit : Katja Ogrin
Yu Kurihara as Cinderella and Lachlan Monaghan as the Prince.
© 2025 Credit : Katja Ogrin
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