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Ángel Corella is a Spanish ballet dancer renowned for his exceptional technique and expressive interpretations of classical roles, particularly within the Royal Ballet Company and later as Principal with American Ballet Theatre.
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Was Ángel Corella a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre or the Royal Ballet?
Corella joined American Ballet Theatre in 1995 and rapidly became one of its principal dancers. He appeared with the Royal Ballet as a guest artist, but his main company career was at ABT.
Which classical roles made Ángel Corella famous?
He became known for technically demanding principal roles in Don Quixote, Le Corsaire, Swan Lake, Giselle, and Romeo and Juliet. His speed, elevation, turns, and dramatic energy made him especially prominent in bravura roles.
What company did Ángel Corella establish in Spain?
He founded Corella Ballet Castilla y León, which later became Barcelona Ballet. He directed the company from 2008 to 2014 as an effort to build a major classical troupe in Spain.
What did Ángel Corella do after retiring from ABT?
Corella gave his final American Ballet Theatre performance in 2012. He became artistic director of Pennsylvania Ballet for the 2014-2015 season, and the company was renamed Philadelphia Ballet in 2021.
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