DIANA RIBEIRO BRANDÃO - BIOGRAPHY

Born in Porto, Portugal, she began her dance education at the Academia de Dança do Colégio Nossa Senhora do Rosário, where she trained from 2009 to 2015. She continued her studies at the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez in Leiria, Portugal (2016–2019), refining her technique and artistry. To further perfect her skills, she trained at the esteemed Ginasiano Escola de Dança (GED) in Portugal. Following her studies, she joined the Arles Youth Ballet Company in France. Between 2021 and 2023, she participated in an intensive year-round program designed to prepare young dancers for professional ballet careers.

Throughout her education, she immersed herself in various workshops, courses, and internships to broaden her expertise. She attended summer courses at the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez, as well as internships with The Norwegian National Ballet 2 in Oslo, Norway, and the Companhia Nacional de Bailado in Lisbon, Portugal.

Her talent has been showcased internationally. In 2022, she performed at the 27th International Ballet Festival of Miami in the USA. She has also won numerous prestigious awards. In 2019, she swept all categories and claimed the grand prize at an international competition in Portugal. In 2018, she earned first place for her contemporary solo at the International Ballet Competition in South Africa, second place at the Youth America Grand Prix finals, first place for her classical ballet solo at the Dance World Cup in Barcelona, Spain, and the Contemporary Performer Award at the 6th International Ballet Competition in Shanghai, China.

In the 2023/2024 season, she joined the NDM Ballet as a corps de ballet member with soloist obligation. From the outset, she has captivated Ostrava audiences with her remarkable technical prowess and interpretive depth. Notable roles include Swanhilda’s friend in Coppélia (choreographed by Giorgio Madia) and the Princess in Swan Lake (Youri Vámos). Her versatility also shines in modern choreographies, earning her further acclaim.