Riho Sakamoto awarded Dutch National Ballet Alexandra Radius Prize
Dutch National Ballet Principal Riho Sakamoto was awarded the 2026 Alexandra Radius Prize, the company said in its news release on 11th September 2026.
The Prize comprising €5,000 and a medal of honour was presented to her by Alexandra Radius, the former Dutch National Ballet Principal whom the prize was named after, on 10th September.
The Alexandra Radius Prize is an initiative of Friends of Dutch National Opera & Ballet. The prize money and the medal is donated by one of the Friends.
Every year, the Dutch National Ballet awards the prize to a distinguished company dancer at the first show of the season. This season marked the 37th presentation. The winner last season was Anna Ol.
The jury's report said. "The task of the Alexandra Radius Prize jury was not a difficult one this season."
If you watch the movie clip below you might agree with the report.
Congratulations, Riho san!