Marcelino Sambe

Marcelino Sambe

Country

Portugal

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet since 2019. Known for his athletically ebullient stage presence. Won the Youth America Grand Prix (2009) and a gold medal at the USA International ballet competition (2010). Dance Europe Award for Outstanding Male Performance (Classical) at the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards (2017). He won a scholarship to the Royal Ballet Upper School, graduating into the company during its 2012-13 season, promoted to First Artist in 2014, Soloist in 2015, and First Soloist in 2017. Selected as one of the UK’s emerging choreographers by Youth Dance England in 2012.

See Also

• LGBTQ Ballet Dancers
• Choreographers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.roh.org.uk/people/marcelino-sambe
• https://www.pointemagazine.com/marcelino-sambe-ballet-2633056877.html
• https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/oct/05/marcelino-sambe-royal-ballet-principal-interview-ballet-should-not-just-be-for-elite-kids

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