Miyu Talks Life-Changing Bruno Mars Collab & Becoming CAA’s First Japanese Dancer: Unbound Japan Interview
Billboard Japan spoke with Miyu about what she's gained over the course of her career so far, and the future she's aiming for as a dancer.
Miyu, a 19-year-old dancer from Japan, has made history as the first Japanese dancer to sign with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). She spoke about her journey and future aspirations at the Billboard Global Power Players 2026 event. Miyu won the JUSTE DEBOUT 2017 WORLD FINAL, the world's premier street dance battle competition, and has since expanded her career both in Japan and abroad.
She believes that dancers are more recognized as artists in Los Angeles and South Korea compared to Japan. Miyu's biggest achievement was signing with CAA, which opened up new opportunities for her. She credits her success to practicing more than anyone else and stepping out of her comfort zone. Before her collaboration with Bruno Mars, Miyu had never worked directly with an artist.
The experience of working with Bruno Mars and learning from other professionals gave her the confidence to pursue bigger challenges. Miyu encourages anyone hoping to take on a challenge abroad to believe in themselves and strive for the impossible.
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