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Rie Hatanaka

Faune Dance Troupe

Rie Hatanaka was born in Japan and began her dance training at Hiroko Yasuda Ballet School. In 2006, She moved to New York and attended The Ailey School where she performed works by Abdur Rahim Jackson, Camile A. Brown, Kevin Wynn, Earl Mosley and Tina Bush.  She also performed in Alvin Ailey's "Memoria" at New York City Center.  Since graduating she has worked with Faune Dance Troup, J.Chen Project, Harmonia Opera Company at The Kennedy Center, Morningside Opera, AUC Dance Company, Life Dance Company and HEARD.NY by Nick Cave and William Gill.  Rie is currently working with Maltby and Shire's new musical "WATERFALL" at 5th avenue in Seattle!