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Principals

Misa Kuranaga

Misa Kuranaga

Biography

  • Born

    Osaka, Japan

  • Training

    Jinushi Kaoru Ballet School
    School of American Ballet

  • San Francisco Ballet

    Named an apprentice in 2001
    Returned to the Company as a principal dancer in 2019

  • Other Companies

    Boston Ballet

  • Social Media

    @misakuranaga
    Facebook: Misa Kuranaga 倉永美沙

Q&A

What are some of your favorite roles or ballets you've danced while at SF Ballet?

It's hard to choose a few, but I'll say every role has been my favorite.

What do you like to do for fun in San Francisco?

I love to explore the beautiful nature around the parks.

When you have downtime from productions, what do you do to relax?

I like to include self-care into my downtime, for example, take relaxing baths.