Dayesi Torriente

Originally from Havana, Cuba, Dayesi began her ballet training in 1999 at Pro Dance Center. She continued her studies at Alejo Carpentier Provincial School of Ballet, soon after joining the National Ballet School. In International ballet competitions in 2008-2009, she received multiple bronze medals.
In 2016, Dayesi joined Philadelphia Ballet as a soloist with her debut in Cinderella. Soon after, she landed roles in The Third Light, The Nutcracker, Le Corsaire, and more.
Prior to Philadelphia Ballet, Dayesi was with National Ballet of Cuba, which she joined in 2009 under the artistic and technical direction of Alicia Alonso. She was promoted to soloist in 2011 and then to principal dancer in 2015.
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