Marcelino Sambé
Principal Dancer
Born April 29, 1994 in Lisbon, Portugal (32 years old)
Ballet
Marcelino Sambé is a Portuguese ballet dancer. He is a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet in London.
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6 Signature Roles2 Principal Houses
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Career Trajectory
Marcelino Sambé joined The Royal Ballet's corps de ballet in 2012 and rapidly distinguished himself through his electrifying stage presence and technical mastery. His 2016 debut as Colas in *La Fille mal gardée* announced a major talent; his 2019 promotion to Principal Dancer made him the second Black male principal in the company's history. Since then, he has become a defining interpreter of both classical and contemporary roles, most notably creating the lead in Christopher Wheeldon's *Like Water for Chocolate* and bringing unmatched intensity to roles including Romeo, Basilio, and Crown Prince Rudolf.
Career Highlight
Promoted to Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet in 2019, becoming the second Black male dancer to achieve this rank in the company's history; created the lead role of Pedro in Christopher Wheeldon's full-length ballet *Like Water for Chocolate* (2022)
At a Glance
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- Principal Dancer
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Born
- 1994 · Lisbon, Portugal
- Active since
- 2022
Training & Education
Royal Ballet School
Principal Houses
Engagements
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Career Arc
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1994Born in Lisbon, Portugal
2022Promoted to Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet in 2019, becoming the second Black male dancer to achieve this rank in the company's history; created the lead role of Pedro in Christopher Wheeldon's full-length ballet *Like Water for Chocolate* (2022)
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