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Ryan Cortez

Anaheim,CA

Summary

Dynamic performer with extensive experience at Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Cruise Line, showcasing exceptional dance skills and engaging audiences through character portrayals. Proficient in puppetry and articulated characters, I excel in creating memorable interactions. My strong communication abilities and stage presence have consistently enhanced guest experiences during performances and meet-and-greets.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Television

Disneyland Christmas Day Parade
Anaheim, California
12.2017 - Current
  • performed as Prince Naveen during consecutive years of Disney Christmas Day Parade on ABC.

Parade Performer

Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, California
08.2014 - Current
  • Showcased performance skills in character and dance roles during various shows and parades at Disneyland Resort.
  • Executed Meet & Greet interactions with Aladdin, Prince Naveen, and Ernesto de la Cruz.
  • Facilitated sculpted Meet & Greet experiences with Goofy, Genie, Captain Hook, Louis, Queen of Hearts, Pete, Mr. Incredible, and Tigger.

Face Character Dancer

Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, CN
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Portrayed Aladdin in Golden Fairytale Fanfare Castle show.
  • Acted as Prince Naveen in Winter Magic Cavalcade.
  • Engaged audiences as Aladdin and Prince Naveen during character meet and greets.

Face Character Dancer

Disney Cruise Line
Cape Canaveral, Florida
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Performed as various sculpted characters, including Goofy, Captain Hook, Woody, Tusker Raider, Baloo and Queen of Hearts.
  • Portrayed Aladdin in engaging performances.
  • Participated in stage and deck shows through dynamic dance routines.

Education

Associate of Arts - Music Performance

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
01-2013

Bachelor of Arts -

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Puppetry and articulated characters
  • Dance performance
  • Tenor saxophone proficiency

Specialty Skills

  • Puppetry
  • Gesture Req
  • Articulated Characters
  • Dancing

Timeline

Face Character Dancer

Shanghai Disney Resort
08.2022 - 04.2024

Television

Disneyland Christmas Day Parade
12.2017 - Current

Face Character Dancer

Disney Cruise Line
01.2017 - 09.2017

Parade Performer

Disneyland Resort
08.2014 - Current

Associate of Arts - Music Performance

College of The Desert

Bachelor of Arts -

Southern New Hampshire University

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