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Alejandro Cerrudo Announced as Next Director of Charlotte Ballet

Ballet Herald News DeskbyBallet Herald News Desk
April 7, 2022 - Updated on March 3, 2023
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Alejandro Cerrudo Announced as Next Director of Charlotte Ballet

Alejandro Cerrudo Announced as Next Director of Charlotte Ballet

As of May 1, 2022, Alejandro Cerrudo will be Artistic Director of Charlotte Ballet.

He conveys both his artistic vision and his enthusiasm for his new leadership role:

“I am overjoyed to join Charlotte Ballet and together continue to push the boundaries of ballet and contemporary dance.

I am eager to build upon the company’s identity as one of quality, creativity, and range, while embracing a pioneering perspective to enrich the art form. Together, as an organization, we will strive to position Charlotte Ballet as a creative cultural leader that stands for diversity, equity and inclusion within its own walls and beyond.

It is an absolute honor and privilege to lead Charlotte Ballet into the next chapter.”

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Meet Alejandro Cerrudo

“I am honored to have been chosen to lead the artistic staff and vision at Charlotte Ballet, a culture stamp on the city of Charlotte and the region as well as a leader and innovator in dance globally.I embrace this opportunity that comes at an important time – as the arts, needed now more than ever, reemerge from the pandemic, exuding strength and resilience.”
Alejandro Cerrudo
Alejandro Cerrudo
Incoming Artistic Director of Charlotte Ballet

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Since 2020, the Madrid native has been Pacific Northwest Ballet’s (first) resident choreographer. This position succeeded a 24-year career in dance in both classical and contemporary companies throughout Europe and the United States.

Cerrudo’s first professional position was at the now defunct Victor Ullate Ballet in Madrid and followed by years at Stuttgart Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater 2 and then Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, the latter for which he also served as resident choreographer from 2008-2018.

Cerrudo is a sought after choreographer, creating more than 25 works for professional dance companies around the globe. His recent highlights include:

  • An independent show, “It Starts Now,” which premiered in September at The Joyce Theater in New York;
  • Future Memory, created last year (under COVID-19 restrictions) for Pacific Northwest Ballet;
  • Dos Soles Solos, choreographed in 2020 (also amid pandemic restrictions) for Czech National Ballet’
  • Now and Then, choreographed in 2018 for Hessisches Staatsballet in Germany;
  • Sleeping Beauty, choreographed in 2016 for Ballet Basel in Switzerland; and
  • Restless Creature, choreographed with Wendy Whelan for its 2013 premiere at Jacob’s Pillow in New York.

Charlotte Ballet’s Board of Trustees selected Alejandro based on his passion for creating a diverse and inclusive dance culture, which aligns with the Ballet’s own mission. His goal is to “enable and empower an inclusive, collaborative and innovative culture.”

Featured Photo of Alejandro Cerrudo captured from the above video and from Charlotte Ballet.

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