A Cuban-Canadian principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, César Corrales has become one of the most compelling classical male dancers of his generation, combining technical virtuosity with remarkable dramatic presence across the classical and contemporary repertoire.
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Defining moments and milestones
From his precocious debut at four in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, César Corrales navigated an unusual path that saw him excel simultaneously in classical ballet and musical theatre, winning the Prix de Lausanne at seventeen and starring in the North American productions of *Billy Elliot the Musical*. His appointment to The Royal Ballet in 2014 marked the beginning of his emergence as a principal-caliber dancer, a trajectory confirmed by his promotion to Principal in 2021 and his 2017 National Dance Award for his performance as Ali in *Le Corsaire*. Today, he stands among the most complete classical male dancers of his generation, commanding both the traditional repertoire and the contemporary works that define the modern classical ballet stage.
Promoted to Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet (May 2021); won the Prix de Lausanne (2013); won the National Dance Award for Outstanding Male Performance (Classical) for *Le Corsaire* (2017)
Canada's National Ballet School (2008–2009); American Ballet Theatre Studio Company (2014)
Recordings featuring César Corrales in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.