Leon Yusei Sai

Yusei began studying ballet in 2013 at the Nana Ballet School while living in Shanghai. After relocating to the United States, he continued his training at Southland Ballet Academy from 2019 onward.

In 2021, he won first place at the Youth America Grand Prix in Los Angeles. In 2022 and 2023, he received the Hope Award at YAGP Los Angeles and placed second in the YAGP Finals both years. In 2024, he was awarded the Youth Grand Prix Award at YAGP San Diego and in 2025 he placed second in the YAGP Finals.

Yusei has received full-year scholarships to the Princess Grace Academy and the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. He has also been awarded short-term scholarships to several renowned institutions, including The Royal Ballet School, Alberta Ballet School, Berlin State Ballet School, K-BALLET Academy, European School of Ballet, Houston Ballet Academy and San Francisco Ballet School.

On being named a Royal Ballet School International Scholar:

I am truly honoured and thankful for this amazing opportunity. Being recognized by such a prestigious institution is a dream come true. I look forward to taking on the challenges ahead and continuing to push myself to be the best dancer I can be. Thank you to The Royal Ballet School for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity.