Rafael Valdez
Photo: Jan Willem Kaldenbach

Rafael Valdez

Corps de ballet

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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