Maria Ledesma

Maria’s previous performances with Ballet Ireland include Coppeila, Tutus & Beyond (2015), Swan Lake (2014), Carmen (2014, 2013), The Nutcracker (2013, 2012), Cinderella (2013, 2009), Scheherazade (2011), Romeo & Juliet (2012, 2010) and Lyric Suite (2009). Previous work include performances in Romeo & Juliet (English National Ballet, 2014); Swan Lake and other various work with Corella Ballet (2011 – 2013); as well as Swan Lake and La Bayadère (Northern Ballet Theatre). She has also danced roles in Sleeping Beauty, Paquita, Giselle and Don Quixote whilst at the English National Ballet School, and EESA/CPD de l’Institut del Teatre. Maria was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1990 and began her ballet training at the age of 5 in her hometown of Gava. Maria continued her training in EESA/CPD de l’Institut del Teatre in Barcelona before completing her studies at English National Ballet School in London, achieving their diploma.