Principal dancer Michael Agudelo’s parents were also dancers, and he grew up in dance studios. The South Carolina native has had several lead roles with Ballet San Antonio.
“So I am the Prince/Beast. It’s been really great working with Bruce. So far it’s felts really natural,” Agudelo said.
Already an experienced ballet dancer, Agudelo said he especially enjoys the character work involved in this particular role.
“The Beast has shame on how he looks and then he feels good, and everyone has those days where they feel ugly and then they feel beautiful the next day. It’s kind of just…method acting, feeling it,” Agudelo said. “It’s more about what you do than what you look like. The Beast’s actions come through that he is a good person on this inside even though he looks like a Beast.”
He said this role had some unique challenges compared to other roles he has had.
“The Beast has some freak-out moments where he goes back into himself. So, it has been a challenge to be calm…I am trying to be calm and then I go back into the Beast mode and then I go back to being calm and dancing with Belle.”
He says he is proud to bring this special production to the families of San Antonio.
“I have grown up with story, too,” Adugelo said. “But also we make it for more than just a children’s ballet, it is a full piece of art that everyone can enjoy.”
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