Yukichi Hattori

Artistic Director

Yukichi Hattori received his training at the school of Hamburg Ballet under John Neumeier. Upon graduating from the school he joined the Hamburg Ballet company where he danced for seven years. Yukichi was promoted to soloist in 2004 and danced many roles within the company. He also began to choreograph while in Hamburg and was awarded the Public Prize at the Prix Dom Pérignon choreographic competition.

In July 2006 Yukichi moved to Calgary, joining the Alberta Ballet company as a principal dancer. With Alberta Ballet he created many pieces for the company, including Carmen, The Seven Deadly Sins, and Tubular Bells. He also starred in numerous company productions.

Yukichi retired from Alberta Ballet in 2016 and opened the H/W School of Ballet with his partners Galien Johnston Hattori and Tara Williamson. He continued to choreograph, collaborating with Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Theatre Calgary and Calgary Opera to name a few. He has been Artistic Director of Kittiwake since August 2024.