Hitomi

Short Summary Nick Littlehales, sleep coach for world-class athletes and teams, explains how sleep quality, light exposure, and daily rhythm shape performance and recovery. Rather than chasing fixed bedtimes or hours slept, he emphasizes managing 90-minute cycles, balancing light throughout the day, and creating consistent routines around training, nutrition, and rest. The conversation focuses on practical strategies for dancers and athletes who train late, wake early, or feel constantly...

Seiji Nishino , a Stanford professor and Director of Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology Laboratory, discusses the science of sleep and its practical application for dancers facing late-night practices, performances, and early-morning schedules. He explains core sleep mechanisms, such as sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, and sleep debt, while offering realistic strategies to improve sleep quality even when ideal schedules aren’t possible. Rather than prescribing one “perfect” routine, Dr. Nishino...

Summary Ayano Shinkawa (Noa), founder of KIMONO×DANCE PROJECT, shares her journey from university street dance at Waseda to leading a 130-member international performance group. Grounded in the belief that “dance is life,” her work blends personal experience, sustainability, and Japanese tradition by reimagining vintage kimonos for contemporary dance. Through global performances, collaborative leadership, and a growing focus on dancer health, Noa positions dance as both cultural expression...