Born in Madrid, Spain, Cerrudo received his training at the Real Conservatorio Professional de Danza de Madrid. After becoming a professional dancer in 1998 Cerrudo’s dance career has been shaped and enriched by various dance companies including Victor Ullate Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater 2 and, since 2005, by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. In 2008 Cerrudo was named Hubbard Street Choreographic Fellow and became the company’s first Resident Choreographer in 2009. Cerrudo has created several works for Hubbard Street and for the company’s unique collaborations with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Nederlands Dans Theater. Cerrudo’s works are being performed by dance companies around the U.S. and the world, including Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands and Australia. Always dancing and constantly creating, Cerrudo was honored with an award from The Boomerang Fund for Artists in 2011.
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SOME OF ALEJANDRO'S FAVORITES:
Singer/Musical Group: Freddie Mercury/Queen Food: My mother's TV show: True Blood Book: The Pillars of the Earth
Question and Answer:
Any chance you will ever choreograph a dance to Freddie Mercury's music? He's a favorite of mine, too!
Absolutely! I'm just waiting for the perfect idea and the right moment. When I choreograph to it, I want it to be something that really blows audiences minds off ;)