Aarón Venegas
First Artist
he/him
Joined Scottish Ballet: 2018
Training: Royal Conservatoire of Madrid, The Royal Ballet School
So far, my favourite ballet to perform has been The Scandal at Mayerling, when I performed the roles of Bratfisch and Hungarian Officer.
What career moment are you most proud of?
Performing the role of the Nutcracker Prince in Sir Peter Darrell’s The Nutcracker.
What’s your favourite ballet to watch?
The Sleeping Beauty – It’s a classic that I watched many times growing up and it was also one of my favourite Disney movies as a kid. Not to mention its beautiful score by Tchaikovsky.
What’s your favourite ballet to perform?
So far, my favourite ballet to perform has been The Scandal at Mayerling, when I performed the roles of Bratfisch and Hungarian Officer.
What’s your dream role to perform?
Performing In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated by William Forsythe and Sigfried in Swan Lake.
What do you like to do on your days off?
It depends on my mood. Sometimes I like staying home, reading a good book or watching a movie; and other times I like going out and exploring new places.
What’s your hype song?
Hips don’t lie by Shakira.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Flying
What’s the best thing about going on tour with the company?
Discovering new places and creating new memories with my friends and colleagues outside of Glasgow.
Repertoire Highlights:The Nutcracker Prince (The Nutcracker), Bratfisch (The Scandal at Mayerling)
‘Constant Vigier and Aarón Venegas are an outstanding double act’
The Snow Queen, The Times, December 2019
‘Existential Clowns (Constant Vigier and Aaron Venegas) who really dazzle with their high-risk acrobatics and derring-do’
The Snow Queen, Fjord Review, January 2020