Mikiko Mizuno, also known professionally as MIKIKO, is a Japanese dancer and choreographer.
She's the director and main choreographer of the dance group ELEVENPLAY.
Mikiko has choreographed for various groups including BABYMETAL, Perfume, and Sakura Gakuin.
Biography[]
Mikiko, born in Tokyo, Japan, moved to Hiroshima at a young age. Inspired by her father's work in advertising and exposure to performances, she developed a passion for dance. Joining the baton club in junior high, she began showcasing her talent during the Hiroshima Flower Festival. In high school, she ventured into hip-hop dancing.
At 19, Mikiko started teaching dance, blending her ballet and street dance expertise. By 22, she became an instructor at Actor's School Hiroshima, where she mentored future Perfume members.
In 2005, she joined Amuse and moved to Tokyo. She continued choreographing and formed ELEVENPLAY in 2009. Mikiko choreographed extensively for Perfume and Sakura Gakuin, and its sub-units including BABYMETAL.
In 2014, BABYMETAL and ELEVENPLAY with Hatsune Miku opened for Lady Gaga's ArtRave: The Artpop Ball.[1]
In 2016, Mikiko took charge of the artistic aspect of the Olympic flag handover ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics closing ceremony.[2]
The following year, in 2017, Mikiko was appointed to the planning committee for the 2020 Summer Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. However, the committee was disbanded on 23 December 2020 due to the simplifications required by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had also led to the event's postponement to July 2021.[3]
In 2019 she choreographed for @onefive's debut single "Pinky Promise".[4]
On December 31, 2020, Perfume and BABYMETAL performed in the 71st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen. It was the first appearance for BABYMETAL.[5]
On February 26, 2023, Mikiko directed Gift, the first figure skating event held at Tokyo Dome. The solo ice show was produced and performed by Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu.[6]
Choreographies[]
All of her works are acknowledged and documented on her official page.[7]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ "Tokyo-based movement group to perform at Federal Way PAEC Feb. 1" Federal Way Mirror
- ↑ "Shiina Ringo to Help Produce Tokyo’s Handover Ceremony at the Rio Olympics" ARAMA! JAPAN
- ↑ "椎名林檎やMIKIKOら参加の「東京2020オリンピック」総合演出チームが解散、簡素化のため体制見直し" Natalie Music
- ↑ "@onefiveの正体が明らかに「Pinky Promise」MV公開" (Japanese) Natalie Music
- ↑ @mikiko_san Instagram (Jan 5, 2021)
- ↑ GIFT at Tokyo Dome Official website
- ↑ MIKIKO | CHOREO-DIRECTOR Works
- ↑ F.HERO x BODYSLAM x BABYMETAL - LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND [Official MV] YouTube credits
 | |
|---|---|
| Core members | |
| KAMI BAND |
|
| FOX GOD Crew | |
| Studio albums | |
|---|---|
| Live albums | |
| THE ONE Limited releases |
|
| Singles |
|
| Digital singles | |
| EPs |
|
| Compilations | |
| Collaborations | |
| Covers |
|
| Video albums | |
|---|---|