Sorami Moriyama has a strong background in classical ballet, pointe work, contemporary, neo classical and character dance. Born in Nagoya, Japan, she began her ballet training at age three at Yukiko Torii Ballet School. In 2008, she moved to Canada where she continued her training at the Goh Ballet Academy in Vancouver. While a member of the Goh Ballet Youth Company, she toured throughout BC and China, performing at various community events, charity fundraisers and educational outreach programs. Over the course of her training, Sorami has studied with world-renowned ballet masters and choreographers including Chan Hon Goh, Ben Huys, Frank Anderson, Sasha Sagan and Anna-Marie Holmes. She has performed many different classical ballets including Anna Marie Holmes’ Nutcracker, George Balanchine’s Walpurgisnacht, Frederick Ashton’s La Fille Mal Gardee, and August Bournonville’s Napoli. Sorami has obtained her Royal Academy of Dance Teachers Certificate to add to her qualifications.
Sorami is the Ballet Étoile Program Director, a ballet program designed to build on the dancers’ love for ballet, create more stage opportunities, and infuse artistry and discipline into their technical training to help them grow into confident, expressive performers. She enjoys being a part of the NSAD Faculty and loves to share her performance experiences and her love of dance with all students of all ages.