Mariana Gomes

Artists

Our artists include principal artists and emerging talents from leading ballet companies around the world. Each artist within our agency represents a unique story and artistry, contributing to the rich tapestry of ballet - dedicated to pushing the boundaries of dance and inspiring audiences worldwide.

David Motta Soares

David Motta Soares

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David Motta Soares

David Motta Soares

David Motta Soares, a Brazilian ballet virtuoso, began his training in 2007 at the Regina and Ofelia Corvello Ballet School. His passion and dedication led him to the Bolshoi Ballet Academy’s Summer Intensive in 2010, followed by enrollment at the prestigious academy in Moscow at just twelve years old. Graduating in 2015, David made history by becoming the first male foreigner to be promoted to principal dancer at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

There, he showcased his exceptional talent in principal roles in Don Quixote, Pharaoh’s Daughter, Legend of Love, Orlando, and more.

In 2022, David reached another career milestone by joining the Berlin State Ballet as a principal dancer. With every performance, his artistry and dedication continue to captivate audiences, earning him worldwide acclaim.

David Motta Soares

Education

  • Regina and Ofelia Corvello Ballet School, Brazil
  • Annual Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Connecticut
  • Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Moscow

Engagements

  • Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow
  • Staatsballet, Berlin
David Motta Soares

Repertory

Yuri Smekalov: Moydodyr, Yuri Grigorovich: Giselle (Albrecht), La Bayadère (Golden Idol), The Nutcracker (Nutcracker Prince), Swan Lake (Evil Genius), The Legend of Love (Ferkhad), George Balanchine: Jewels (Emeralds pas de deux, Rubies pas de deux), Symphony in C (Pas de deux 3rd movement), Yuri Possokhov: The Hero of Our Time (Pechorin), Harald Lander: Etudes, Alexei Ratmansky: The Flames of Paris (Antoine Mistral), Romeo and Juliet (Romeo), Giselle (Albrecht), Alicia Alonso: Carmen Suite (Torero), Pierre Lacotte: The Pharao's Daughter (Thaor), Sergei Vikharev: Coppelia (Franz), Alexei Fadeyechev: Don Quixote (Basilio), John Neumeier: The Lady of the Camellias (Gaston Rieu), Johan Kobborg: La Sylphide (James), Christian Spuck: Orlando (Shelmerdine), Bryan Arias: The Ninth Wave (Pas de deux), Marcia Haydée: Sleeping Beauty (Prince Desiré, Carabosse, Ali Baba); David Dawson: Voices; Christian Spuck: Messa da Requiem, Bovary (Rodolphe, Lover); Marco Goecke: Petrushka (Rival); Patrice Bart: Giselle (Albrecht); William Forsythe: Approximate Sonata 2016Blake Works I; Crystal Pite: Angels' Atlas; Douglas Lee: Aria (20 Years of Staatsballett Berlin)

Awards

  • Bronze medal Pas de deux Junior, International Yuri Grigorovich Competition Young Ballet of the World
  • Gold medal Pas de deux Senior, Russian Ballet Competition
Riho Sakamoto

Riho Sakamoto

Riho Sakamoto

Riho Sakamoto

Riho Sakamoto, a Principal Dancer at the Dutch National Ballet since 2024, has carved out an extraordinary career. Hailing from Nara, Japan, she began her training at the prestigious Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington DC, where her talent was nurtured from an early age.

Riho gained international recognition in 2010, winning the gold medal at the Youth America Grand Prix, which marked the start of her ascent in the dance world. Joining the Dutch National Ballet, she swiftly rose through the ranks, from Junior Company to Coryphée, Corps de Ballet, and finally to Principal Dancer in 2021. Her captivating performances have earned her multiple Critics' Choice Dance Europe awards, particularly for her roles in Pas/Parts 2018 and Blake Works I, showcasing her technical brilliance and versatility.

In 2024, Riho took another significant leap in her career, becoming a Principal Dancer at the Berlin Staatsballet. She continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her emotive artistry, technical mastery, and unwavering dedication to ballet. Her journey is a testament to passion, commitment, and excellence.

Riho Sakamoto

Ballet education

  • The Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, D.C.

Engagements

  • Junior Company of The Dutch National Ballet
  • The Dutch National Ballet
  • Principal at The Dutch National Ballet
  • Staatsballet, Berlin
Riho Sakamoto

Repertory

Rachel Beaujean/Ricardo Bustamante after Petipa, Coralli and Perrot: Giselle (title role); Sir Peter Wright: Dornröschen (Princess Aurora); Rachel Beaujean after Petipa: Raymonda (title role); Alexei Ratmansky after Petipa and Gorski: Don Quixote (Kitri); Toer van Schayk and Wayne Eagling: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (Clara); David Dawson: Tristan + Isolde (Isolde)

Awards

  • Youth America Grand Prix, Gold Medal
  • President's Award, The Kirov Academy of Ballet
Photograph of dancer Constantine Allen

Constantine Allen

Constantine Allen

Constantine Allen

Born in Indianapolis and raised in Hawaii, Constantine began dancing at the Pacific Ballet Academy in Honolulu at age five. His talent quickly emerged, earning him a bronze medal at the 2007 Youth America Grand Prix in New York and a scholarship to the Kirov Ballet School. There, he studied under Vladimir Dioulouhadze and Anatoli Kucheruk from 2007 to 2010, winning another bronze medal in 2008.

In 2010, Constantine shifted focus, training at the John Cranko School in Stuttgart under Peter Pestov and Tadeusz Matacz. His career skyrocketed in 2011 when he won the Grand Prix at the Tanzolymp competition in Berlin. He joined Stuttgart Ballet, where he was promoted from corps de ballet to demi-soloist within six months, and achieved principal dancer status in 2014.

Constantine’s career continued to thrive with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and later as a guest soloist with the Dutch National Ballet. In 2018, he was appointed principal dancer with the Dutch National Ballet, where he continues to captivate audiences with his remarkable artistry.

Constantine Allen
Arthur Wille

Arthur Wille

Arthur Wille

Arthur Wille

Arthur Wille is a rising star in ballet, renowned for his dynamic artistry and technical skill. In 2022, he won first place at the Youth America Grand Prix, earning a spot with the NRW Junior Ballet Dortmund in Germany, where he began his professional career, performing both classical and contemporary works by top choreographers.

Arthur’s ballet journey started in 2017 at CEFART Palácio das Artes in Brazil, but it was his time at ATM Centro Cultural de Danças that truly fueled his growth. There, he honed his craft and competed in major national and international ballet competitions. A standout achievement came in 2021, when he was named Best Dancer at the Joinville Dance Festival, Latin America's most prestigious event.

In 2024, Arthur’s career reached new heights with an invitation to join the London City Ballet. His exceptional talent earned him the "New Name to Watch" title from Dance Europe, solidifying his rising influence in the ballet world. Arthur Wille continues to captivate audiences with his passion, grace, and unwavering dedication.

Arthur Wille

Ballet education

  • ATM Centro Cultural de Dancas, Brazil

Engagements

  • Ballet Dortmund, Germany
  • London City Ballet, London
Arthur Wille

Ballade ch. Kenneth MacMillan. Larina Waltz (1993) ch. Ashley Page
Five Dances choreographer Arielle Smith New work (2024),Eve (2022) ch. Christopher Marney, Classical repertoire: “Giselle”, “Lá fille mal garde” “Diana and Acteon” “Le Corsaire” “The flower Festival in Genzano”, “Talismã”, “Napoli act3 tarantella”, “Flames of Paris” “Paquita”

Awards

  • 38° Festival de Dança de Joinville - best dancer
  • Youth America Grand Prix: Winner Senior Men
  • Dance Europe magazine - new name to watch
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