Jonathan Batista

started his training at a social project in the City of God Slums. His talent was then spotted by his teacher, who took him to a pre-professional dance division where he started his journey in classical ballet. Batista was first seen by Edward Villella (Former Founder & Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet) and then by Jane Hackett (Former School Director at English National Ballet School) who offered him a full scholarship to English National Ballet School in London, UK and also attended The Royal Ballet School.

Upon his Graduation in 2011, Batista went on to perform with major ballet companies such as English National Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, Miami City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Oklahoma City Ballet.

He has also worked and performed Soloist & Principal roles in renowned choreographers works such as Helen Pickett, Val Caniparoli, Septime Webre, Jiri Kylian, Ma Cong, Jennifer Archibald, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Marcelo Gomez, John Neuemeier, Christopher Wheeldom, Liam Scarlett, Jorma Ello, William Forsythe and more.

His rep includes Principal and Soloist roles by choreographers such as Sir Frederick Ashton, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, August Bournonville, Marius Petipa, Rudolph Nureyev, Maurice Bejart, Harald Lander, Robert Joffrey, just to name a few. Batista has also performed as a guest in galas and events in Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, England, Switzerland & The United States.

Currently, @jonathanbatistaofficial as a Principal Dancer with The Oklahoma City Ballet @okcballet , Batista also serves as a private ballet master & coach, choreographs and teaches groups via ZOOM for studios and students worldwide, and he also dedicate his time to serve as a mentor and is wholeheartedly involved in charitable & humanitarian causes.

Find him on Instagram: @jonathanbatistaofficial