The Beauty of Dance, Part Three: Kaori Takai, State Street Ballet, Santa Barbara, CA

Kaori Takai is one of many Japanese ballet dancers active in the United States.

Originally from Osaka, Ms. Takai danced with many companies in both Japan and in the U.S. before settling with the State Street Ballet in southern California. She has danced roles in Cinderella, Giselle, and Carmen, among other ballets.