ABOUT US

Choreographer, Dancer / Founder of Condors / Artistic Director of Saitama Arts Theater Ryohei Kondo is a choreographer and dancer who founded his own dance company, Condors, in 1996. He is responsible for the direction, and choreography of all their productions. The company has performed in approximately 30 countries worldwide and has received critical acclaim, including praise from The New York Times. In Japan, their performances at venues such as Shibuya Public Hall and NHK Hall have sold out immediately on the day of ticket release, with additional shows added due to high demand—an extraordinary achievement in the field of contemporary dance in Japan. Kondo has been featured on prominent television programs such as TBS’s Jonetsu Tairiku, NHK’s Sekai Ichiban, and the cover of AERA magazine. He gained widespread popularity for his approachable personality and distinctive dance style through his work on a series of NHK Educational programs, and choreography for NHK dramas. Beyond dance, Kondo has collaborated with leading directors such as Hideki Noda in theater and film directors Tetsu Maeda and Takashi Miike. He has also choreographed for various television commercials. A dedicated contributor to social engagement through dance, Kondo leads participatory performances for children from infancy, and collaborates with Saitama Prefecture to lead the inclusive dance group Handles, composed of dancers with various disabilities. Kondo is a professor at Tama Art University and lectures part-time at institutions including Rikkyo University and the University of Tokyo. He also conducts performances and workshops across Japan. His accolades include the 4th Asahi Performing Arts Award (Terayama Shuji Prize), the 67th Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Art Encouragement Prize, the 67th Yokohama Cultural Award, the 42nd Nimura Dance Prize, and the 67th Saitama Cultural Award. In spring 2025, he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon by the Japanese government. A devoted dog lover.