Arionel Vargas

Principal of the English National Ballet

Dance Open: 2014

Born in Cuba, graduated from the National Ballet School of Cuba. Began his dance career at the Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, where he had a rich repertoire, including various ballets by George Balanchine. He was noted for his roles in ballets of Jiri Kylian, John Neumeier, Rudi van Dantzig and others. Since 2004 Principal Dancer at the English National Ballet, where he has danced all major classical principal roles, including his favorite role of Albrecht in «Giselle». Among his awards — gold medals in the International Competition in Brazil (1994) at the International Competition in New York (1996). Also guested at different venues around the world.