Kohei Iwamoto is a Japanese-born former ballet dancer who began training at the Sadamatsu Hamada Ballet Studio in Hyogo before earning a full scholarship to The Australian Ballet School through the Youth America Grand Prix. He launched his professional career with the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2010, dancing Principal roles and working with renowned choreographers such as Liam Scarlett, Ethan Stiefel, Johan Kobborg, and Alexander Ekman. In 2018, Kohei joined Queensland Ballet as a Soloist and was promoted to Senior Soloist just two months later.

Known for his artistry and versatility, he enjoyed over 15 years of international performance experience. He now devotes his career to teaching and coaching, sharing his knowledge and passion with the next generation of dancers.

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