Soloists
Diego Cruz

Biography
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Social Media
@diegocruzcooosss
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Born
Zaragoza, Spain
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Training
Emilia Bailo Dance School
Escuela Municipal de Danza
Estudio de Danza de Maria de Avila
San Francisco Ballet School -
San Francisco Ballet
Joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in 2006
Promoted to soloist in 2020Photo: Diego Cruz in Ratmansky's Piano Concerto #1 // © Erik Tomasson
Q&A
What's Your Proudest Moment as a Dancer? Why?
Any time our audiences appreciate the hard work that goes into a performance and any time my family can come see me dance.
I love San Francisco because...
Of my friends--they are my second family. Also, the city is beautiful.
What inspired you to keep dancing during the COVID-19 lockdown?
Helping other people on Zoom classes.
If you weren’t a dancer, what would your job be?
A soccer player.
What are some of your favorite roles or ballets you've danced while at SF Ballet?
Benjamin (Cinderella), Benvolio ( Romeo & Juliet), and Henry (Frankenstein)