Born in Camagüey, Cuba and raised in Havanna, Cuba, Mr. Amador danced with Ballet Nacional de Cuba for two years before joining Cincinnati Ballet as a Soloist in 2004. He was promoted to Principal Dancer in the 2006-07 season. His training includes The Vocational Ballet School in Camagüey, Cuba and The National Ballet School in Havana, Cuba. While still a student at the National Ballet School, Mr. Amador received third place in the International Festival of Cuba. Mirtha Hermida and Loipa Araújo are his most significant teachers. Mr. Amador has been on tour all over the world in Spain, Holland, Mexico, Venezuela, Cost Rica, and Italy. His most memorable dance moment was performing in the International Festival of Cuba with principal dancers from the world's best companies. During the summer of 2005, Mr. Amador was chosen by Victoria Morgan to perform with Opera Theatre of St. Louis in Glorianna by Britten and in Beauty and the Beast by Gétry. Mr. Amador was also invited to perform in the Bravura! Festival in Pasadena, CA, and in the Gala of International Ballet Stars in Cincinnati. He is performing the role of "Peter Pan in CBC's 2008-2009 season. He credits his parents for supporting him emotionally throughout his career.
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