Born in Takamatsu, Japan, Makiko’s love for ballet began at the age of 10 when she started training at the Koike Ballet Studio and Emiko Ikemoto Ballet School in Hiroshima. Her pursuit of excellence led her to participate in the Summer School by the Washington School of Ballet. In 2008, she gained admission to the Perm Choreographic School, where she graduated with honors.

Makiko’s professional career as a ballet dancer spans over a decade, encompassing performances in various renowned theaters. From 2011 to 2017, she showcased her talent as a soloist at the Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theater, followed by a tenure at the Bashkir Opera and Ballet Theater from 2017 to 2020, where she excelled in both corps de ballet and solo roles.

Since 2021, Makiko has immersed herself in studying the Cecchetti ballet method as a ballet teacher with the “Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing” in England. Her dedication and talent were recognized in 2022 when she was awarded the “Teachers Study Award” by the Cecchetti Society Trust in England, earning a scholarship to join their prestigious Summer Seminar.

Driven by her love for ballet and a desire to inspire others, Makiko continues to pursue her dreams, aspiring to dance for as long as she can and to share the joy of ballet with audiences around the world.