Saki grew up in Osaka, Japan, and later moved to the United States where she trained at the Academy of Ballet NJ under the direction of David Gallagher. She continued her training at UNCSA under the direction of Susan Jaffe and graduated with BFA in Dance. Since joining Fort Wayne Ballet, she has danced featured roles including Swipe by Val Caniparoli, Confetti by Gerald Arpino, Empyrean Dances by Edward Stierle and Pas de Deesses by Robert Joffrey. Saki’ s full-length classical repertoires include principal roles in Coppelia, Cinderella, Giselle, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. As a choreographer, Saki has created original works for Fort Wayne Ballet, the Auer Academy of Fort Wayne Ballet, and New England Ballet Theatre, and she has recently presented her work at St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival. Saki is a fully certified, ABT® Affiliate Instructor and enjoys teaching the academy students.