Principal Dancer
Argentine-British
Argentine-British principal dancer of The Royal Ballet, Marianela Nuñez is celebrated for her crystalline technique, profound musicality, and luminous interpretation of the classical repertoire's most demanding roles.
Defining moments and milestones
Marianela Nuñez rose from Argentina's distinguished ballet tradition to international prominence, establishing herself as a principal dancer of The Royal Ballet through her commanding technique and interpretive artistry. Her career has been defined by a mastery of the classical canon—Swan Lake, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty—performed with a crystalline precision and emotional intelligence that distinguishes her among her peers. Over more than two decades at the highest level, she has become an essential interpreter of the Romantic and classical repertoire, her performances at the Royal Opera House and major international venues cementing her status as one of ballet's most accomplished classical dancers.
Widely considered one of the greatest ballerinas of the 21st century.
Recordings featuring Marianela Nuñez in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.