NHK WORLD PRIME

Season 4, Episode 3

Episode Title: MIYAKO, The Last Dance

Air Date: 2020-01-18

Overview:

Miyako Yoshida's precise and delicate performances earned critical acclaim at the Royal Ballet of England. She remained true to her Japanese sensibilities in becoming the company's first Asian female principal dancer. A year before her retirement, however, she faced injury, emergency hospitalization and separation from a loved one. The program follows Yoshida for 300 days, culminating in her memorable final appearance.