Daniel Ayala

Joined The Sarasota Ballet in 2024 as Corps de Ballet.

Born: Bogota, Colombia

Training: St Lucie Ballet

Previous company: Ballet Palm Beach

Favorite quote:  “With great power comes great responsibility” -Peter Parker

Favorite role: My favorite role was Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. This was my first time doing a principal role and just getting to learn and dance this role next to people I admire was a great experience for me

Favorite costume: A custom made jacket for the Esmeralda variation! I got to perform and compete this variation in multiple places and I love the way it looks and the memories that brings back

Fun Fact: I started doing musical theater when I was 9 years old but I loved the dancing aspect of it so much that I switched to ballet at age 16 and the rest is history!