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Rafael Valdez
Corps de ballet
CV
From:
Cali (Colombia)
With Dutch National Ballet since:
2016
Career with Dutch National Ballet:
corps de ballet (2018), élève (2017), Junior Company (2016)
Training:
Incolballet, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, Kansas School of Classical Ballet, Chautauqua Institution
Awards:
- Two gold medals at ballet competitions in Peru
- ‘Outstanding artistry award’ from Dance Europe based on his participation in the Youth America Grand Prix in New York
Honourable mentions:
- Honourable mention at a ballet competition in Cuba