Daniel Camargo

Daniel Camargo (born September 1991) At age twelve, Camargo competed at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), winning the second prize in the junior section. He returned to YAGP a year later, again winning the second prize, as well as a scholarship to the summer intensive programme at the Harid Conservatory in Florida. For his graduation, he danced Uwe Scholz's Notations I-IV, a 40-minute long solo. In 2012, when staged his production of Don Quixote for the company, Camargo, who had reached the rank of demi-soloist, was chosen to dance the lead role of Basilio on opening night, rather than any of the principal dancers. Camargo was promoted to principal dancer in 2013, at only age 22. He also created roles for Wayne McGregor, Jorma Elo and Christian Spuck. That year, he also appeared in two films, including Coppelia, an adaptation of the classical ballet of the same name, in which he portrayed Franz, and Birds of Paradise, Sarah Adina Smith's ballet-themed film. He was approached by Ratmansky, ABT's artist in residence, when the company was dealing with injuries within its ranks while Camargo began seeking consistency following the pandemic. During the season, he danced in Don Quixote, Swan Lake, MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet, as well as the New York premiere of Ratmansky's Of Love and Rage as Dionysius. He officially joined the company towards the end of the season. , Ratmansky's version of The Firebird , and Frederick Ashton's The Dream .