Karen Yoda ‘29

Karen Yoda is a freshman at Harvard College, studying biology on the pre-medical track. Originally from Shizuoka, Japan, she moved to Arlington, MA at the age of eight, where she began her ballet training with Lise Ballet School and later at José Mateo Ballet Theatre. As a member of the José Mateo Youth Company, Karen performed featured roles such as Clara in The Nutcracker and appeared as a soloist in numerous neo-classical works. She has also attended summer intensives at American Ballet Theatre and the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. Karen is thrilled to continue her passion for dance by joining Harvard Ballet Company this semester!