Adriana is originally from Puerto Rico, and started her training at the age of 3. She studied many styles of dance before joining the Grand Rapids Ballet Company as a Trainee in 2015. Soon, she was promoted to Apprentice and has been a Company Member since 2019. Adriana has worked with many renowned choreographers such as Danielle Rowe, Penny Saunders, Robyn Mineko Williams, Alejandro Cerrudo and Andy Blankenbuehler. She has performed soloist and principal roles in multiple classical ballets, including Dark Angel in Balanchine’s Serenade, Winter Fairy in Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella, Jumping Girl in Balanchine’s Who Cares? and Lilac Fairy in Devon Carney’s Sleeping Beauty.
When she isn’t dancing, Adriana enjoys teaching and choreographing, and coaches many students for regional and national competitions. She has made 4 pieces for the Grand Rapids Ballet Company in their Jumpstart series. Adriana has had the privilege of being a Top 25 To Watch in Dance Magazine and most recently, helped Pointe Magazine with an article on working and dancing with hypermobility.
