Report on 'Mynavi High-Dan 2026 High School Student Support Project - Part 2'!
Anomaly Inc., in collaboration with Mynavi Corporation, held the 'Mynavi High-Dan 2026 High School Student Support Project - Part 2' as part of the 'Mynavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2026'. This initiative provided high school dancers with skill enhancement and career development opportunities through dance instruction and a career talk by Sheila E at Kyoto Bunkyo High School. The project aims to support students aspiring to be the best high school dance club in Japan, reflecting Mynavi's desire to encourage diverse career paths.
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Anomaly Inc. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Kantaro Kanda) is holding qualifying rounds for the "Mynavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2026" (Mynavi High School Dance Competition 2026), which determines the best high school dance club in Japan, dedicated to dance in their youth.
This time, under the vision of Mynavi Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shunsuke Awai) to "support diverse careers by staying close to each individual," we held the "Mynavi High-Dan 2026 High School Student Support Project - Part 2."
At Kyoto Bunkyo High School, Sheila E, who has extensive experience as a backup dancer and in choreographing and instructing idols, provided dance instruction, offering high school students an opportunity for further skill improvement.
Furthermore, a special one-day lecture, "Career Talk," was held, where high school students asked various questions to Sheila E, who achieved her dream of becoming a "dancer," creating an opportunity for them to take a step towards their own careers.
■ About 'Mynavi High-Dan 2026 High School Student Support Project - Part 2'
This high school student support project was born from Mynavi's desire to "support diverse careers by staying close to each individual." It aims to provide opportunities for further skill improvement to students aspiring to be the best high school dance club in Japan, and also held a special one-day lecture by an instructor.
In the lecture, as a senior who achieved her dream, Sheila E imparted guidance and goals, and a Q&A session with high school students was also conducted, creating an opportunity for high school students to take a step towards their careers.
■ 'Mynavi High-Dan 2026 High School Student Support Project - Part 2' Implementation Report
Sheila E looks back on her high school days!
At the beginning of the talk session, the topic turned to instructor Sheila E's "high school days." Sheila E candidly confessed about her past self, which was unimaginable from her current brilliant success. The participating dance club students listened intently, relating her experiences to their own current situations.
Sheila E's career turning point.
In the scene where she talked about life's "crossroads," Sheila E's decisive moment when she decided to pursue a professional path was revealed. "When choosing my path, I wasn't without hesitation. But in the end, it was my passion for dance that pushed me forward," she recalled, sharing concrete episodes of how she overcame setbacks and anxieties.
Special instruction by Sheila E
In the dance workshop held after the talk session, participants exploded with joy of expression through Sheila E's direct instruction, and the event concluded successfully.
■ Instructor Introduction
Sheila E
Started jazz and African dance in Shizuoka, then moved to Osaka after high school graduation. While attending CAT Music College, she deeply encountered the charm of LOCK dance, and since then, has won numerous awards in contests and battles with LOCK as her core. She has experienced many fields as a backup dancer and in choreographing and instructing idols. Currently, she manages a dance studio in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture.
■ About "Mynavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2026"
This is a dance contest for students enrolled in high schools and equivalent educational institutions nationwide. It started in 2015 and this is its 11th year. Qualifying rounds will be held in a total of 5 regions: Kanto, Kansai, Tohoku, Chubu, and Kyushu.
Each qualifying school will advance to the final competition, "Mynavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2026 FINAL," held in April 2026, where the best high school dance club, who dedicated their entire high school life to dance, will be determined.
This season, the number of prize-winning slots in the qualifiers has increased by three, and the number of eligible participants for points has also increased. After the qualifiers, a final challenge will be held to determine advancement to the finals based on point rankings.
Mynavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION Official Website: https://high-dan.com/
This time, under the vision of Mynavi Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shunsuke Awai) to "support diverse careers by staying close to each individual," we held the "Mynavi High-Dan 2026 High School Student Support Project - Part 2."
At Kyoto Bunkyo High School, Sheila E, who has extensive experience as a backup dancer and in choreographing and instructing idols, provided dance instruction, offering high school students an opportunity for further skill improvement.
Furthermore, a special one-day lecture, "Career Talk," was held, where high school students asked various questions to Sheila E, who achieved her dream of becoming a "dancer," creating an opportunity for them to take a step towards their own careers.
■ About 'Mynavi High-Dan 2026 High School Student Support Project - Part 2'
This high school student support project was born from Mynavi's desire to "support diverse careers by staying close to each individual." It aims to provide opportunities for further skill improvement to students aspiring to be the best high school dance club in Japan, and also held a special one-day lecture by an instructor.
In the lecture, as a senior who achieved her dream, Sheila E imparted guidance and goals, and a Q&A session with high school students was also conducted, creating an opportunity for high school students to take a step towards their careers.
■ 'Mynavi High-Dan 2026 High School Student Support Project - Part 2' Implementation Report
Sheila E looks back on her high school days!
At the beginning of the talk session, the topic turned to instructor Sheila E's "high school days." Sheila E candidly confessed about her past self, which was unimaginable from her current brilliant success. The participating dance club students listened intently, relating her experiences to their own current situations.
Sheila E's career turning point.
In the scene where she talked about life's "crossroads," Sheila E's decisive moment when she decided to pursue a professional path was revealed. "When choosing my path, I wasn't without hesitation. But in the end, it was my passion for dance that pushed me forward," she recalled, sharing concrete episodes of how she overcame setbacks and anxieties.
Special instruction by Sheila E
In the dance workshop held after the talk session, participants exploded with joy of expression through Sheila E's direct instruction, and the event concluded successfully.
■ Instructor Introduction
Sheila E
Started jazz and African dance in Shizuoka, then moved to Osaka after high school graduation. While attending CAT Music College, she deeply encountered the charm of LOCK dance, and since then, has won numerous awards in contests and battles with LOCK as her core. She has experienced many fields as a backup dancer and in choreographing and instructing idols. Currently, she manages a dance studio in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture.
■ About "Mynavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2026"
This is a dance contest for students enrolled in high schools and equivalent educational institutions nationwide. It started in 2015 and this is its 11th year. Qualifying rounds will be held in a total of 5 regions: Kanto, Kansai, Tohoku, Chubu, and Kyushu.
Each qualifying school will advance to the final competition, "Mynavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2026 FINAL," held in April 2026, where the best high school dance club, who dedicated their entire high school life to dance, will be determined.
This season, the number of prize-winning slots in the qualifiers has increased by three, and the number of eligible participants for points has also increased. After the qualifiers, a final challenge will be held to determine advancement to the finals based on point rankings.
Mynavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION Official Website: https://high-dan.com/