Diego Cruz Alvarez
Alameda,CA
Summary
Acclaimed former Soloist with the San Francisco Ballet, known for exceptional classical technique, expressive depth, and powerful storytelling on stage. With a career marked by emotionally resonant performances and artistic versatility, I bring over a decade of experience performing principal and featured roles across a diverse repertoire. A dedicated ballet educator for more than 10 years, I am committed to inspiring the next generation of dancers through thoughtful instruction, technical precision, and a deep understanding of movement as a form of expression.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Former Soloist
San Francisco Ballet
07.2006 - 05.2025
BALANCHINE
Coppélia (Villagers, Grooms, Dolls, War and Discord Corps),Diamonds, Emeralds (Pas de trois) A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck, Divertissement Ensemble) Prodigal Son, Rubies,Scotch Symphony (Soloist Men) Stars & Stripes (Men’s Regiment) Stravinsky Violin Concerto, Symphony in C (1st & 3rd movement Demis-Soloist) Theme and Variations (Demi-Soloist, Soloist)
FORSYTHE
Artifact Suite, Blake Works I, Pas/Parts 2016 (originated)
MORRIS
Beaux, Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes, A Garden, Maelstrom, Sandpaper Ballet.
NEUMEIER
The Little Mermaid (Officers, Shadows)
PECK
Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming (originated) Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes
PITA
Björk Ballet (originated) Salome (originated Hostages)
POSSOKHOV
Classical Symphony, Diving into the Lilacs, Firebird, Fusion, Swimmer, The Rite of Spring.
ROBBINS
Glass Pieces, West Side Story Suite.
SCARLETT
Die Toteninsel (originated), Frankenstein (Henry Clerval, Ensemble) Hummingbird (originated)
TAYLOR
Changes.
TOMASSON
Caprice (originated) Concerto Grosso,Don Quixote (Sancho Panza, Seguidilla, Fandango, Gypsies) The Fifth Season, Giselle (Peasant Pas de cinq, Wilfred, Peasants) Haffner Symphony (Soloist) Harmony (originated Ensemble) Nutcracker (Dancing Dolls, Jack-in-the-Box, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Bear) On a Theme of Paganini, Prism, Romeo & Juliet (Benvolio, Acrobats, Capulet Men) The Sleeping Beauty (Polonaise, Pas de six/Cavaliers) Swan Lake (Aristocrats, Peasants, Czardas Corps, Neapolitan) Trio.
WHEELDON
Cinderella (Benjamin, Autumn/Spirit of Mystery, Autumn Corps, Courtiers) Ghosts (Demi-Soloist) Number Nine, Rush, Within the Golden Hour (Soloist)
Skills
- Artistic creativity
- Audience engagement
- Exceptional technique
- Ballet instructor
Additional Information
- Danced Helgi Tomasson’s Concerto Grosso at Fall for Dance at New York City Center, October 2017.
- Performed at Gala Despertares in Guadalahara, Mexico, in August 2016.
- Danced in the 2015 film of Tomasson’s Romeo & Juliet (Capulet Men) in the inaugural season of Lincoln Center at the Movies: Great American Dance.
- Danced the pas de deux from Bournonville’s La Sylphide at the Florida Classical Ballet’s Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May/June 2014.
- Performed at the Inaugural Gala for the Zaragoza Expo in Zaragoza, Spain, 2008.
- Created Worldwide Ballet Class during the pandemic, teaching and giving classes with the most acclaimed teachers around the world,
- Invited to teach company class at San Francisco Ballet, Washington Ballet, Atlanta ballet, ODC and Smuin Ballet.
- Substitute teacher at San Francisco Ballet School and teacher of Adult open classes.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Former Soloist
San Francisco Ballet
07.2006 - 05.2025
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