Kanji Segawa was a dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 2011–2023 and became Assistant Rehearsal Director for the company in 2024. Originally from Kanagawa, Japan, Segawa is a former member of Ailey II, Battleworks, and danced extensively for Mark Morris. Since 1999, Segawa has worked with Jessica Lang, assisting her creations for companies worldwide including American Ballet Theatre, PNB, The Royal Ballet, and The National Ballet of Japan.