Amanda Bacallao – Dancer – Miami, Florida
Amanda Bacallao, of Cuban descent, is originally from Miami, Florida. She began dancing at the age of four and graduated from Miami Arts Charter School in 2022, where she studied dance under the direction of Diana Ford. Earlier in her career, she also trained at Armour Dance Theater with Rosario Suárez and Mariana Alvarez. Bacallao is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. During her time at the Boston Conservatory, she has performed works by Ken Ossola, Dwight Rhoden, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Cristina Chan, Lydia Zimmer, and Alyssa Cardon. She is also a 2024 alumna of The School at Jacob's Pillow. Additionally, Bacallao has completed certification to teach Progressing Ballet Technique. This is Bacallo’s second season with Ballet Hispánico New York. Instagram: @amanda_bacallao