Roman Mejia | New York City Ballet Principal | Confessions of a Ballet Star
Sadler's Wells
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Roman Mejia has been dancing for as long as he can remember. Now a Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet, Roman started dancing at the age of three.
In this episode of Confessions of a Ballet Star, Roman talks about growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, as the son of two ballet dancers, as well as the life-changing experience of moving to New York. He reflects on his journey from childhood dancer to New York City Ballet Principal, sharing his career highlights, biggest challenges and hopes for the future.
What does it take to become a ballet star? What are the highs and lows of life as a professional dancer? And what keeps Roman motivated after reaching the highest levels of his profession?
Subscribe to Sadler's Wells for more behind-the-scenes looks at ballet, as well as dance films and documentaries: [Link to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/sadlerswells?...]
TIMESTAMPS
0:12 The amazing thing about ballet...
0:32 Roman Mejia’s early childhood memories of dance
1:03 How it felt to move to New York
1:20 Dancing with New York City Ballet
2:00 Roman Mejia’s career highlight
2:27 What it’s like to share a role with your dad
2:43 Roman’s dream role
3:06 Roman’s biggest personal challenge
3:34 What does Roman do on his day off?
4:05 What does dancing mean to Roman Mejia?
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ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS
At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more.
Instagram: Instagram: sadlers_wells
Facebook: Facebook: SadlersWells
Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-...
CREDITS
Featuring – Roman Mejia, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet
DOP/Director - Anna Vialova
Camera Operator - Pearl Salomon-White
Editor – Anna Vialova
Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira
Senior Producer and Content Manager – Eithne Kane
Producer – Martina Ryholt
Digital & Content Apprentice – Queensley Osemwengie
Video & Digital Specialist – Anna Vialova
Senior Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring
Junior Videographers – James Hedgecock, Pearl Salamon-White
Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick
#Ballet #RomanMejia #NewYorkCityBallet
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Roman Mejia | New York City Ballet Principal | Confessions of a Ballet Star
Sadler's Wells
17,484 views
Roman Mejia has been dancing for as long as he can remember. Now a Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet, Roman started dancing at the age of three.
In this episode of Confessions of a Ballet Star, Roman talks about growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, as the son of two ballet dancers, as well as the life-changing experience of moving to New York. He reflects on his journey from childhood dancer to New York City Ballet Principal, sharing his career highlights, biggest challenges and hopes for the future.
What does it take to become a ballet star? What are the highs and lows of life as a professional dancer? And what keeps Roman motivated after reaching the highest levels of his profession?
Subscribe to Sadler's Wells for more behind-the-scenes looks at ballet, as well as dance films and documentaries: [Link to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/sadlerswells?...]
TIMESTAMPS
0:12 The amazing thing about ballet...
0:32 Roman Mejia’s early childhood memories of dance
1:03 How it felt to move to New York
1:20 Dancing with New York City Ballet
2:00 Roman Mejia’s career highlight
2:27 What it’s like to share a role with your dad
2:43 Roman’s dream role
3:06 Roman’s biggest personal challenge
3:34 What does Roman do on his day off?
4:05 What does dancing mean to Roman Mejia?
WATCH MORE:
100 Years Young | Backstage Pass with Rambert 100 Years Young | Backstage Pass with Rambert
Confessions of a Baller Star: Tiler Peck: Confessions of a Ballet Star: Tiler Peck
Precious Adams | Confessions of a Ballet Star Precious Adams | Confessions of a Ballet Star
ABOUT SADLER'S WELLS
At Sadler’s Wells we strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. On our Digital Stage and YouTube, we share dance films, documentaries, workshops, podcasts and more.
Instagram: Instagram: sadlers_wells
Facebook: Facebook: SadlersWells
Watch more on Digital Stage: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-...
CREDITS
Featuring – Roman Mejia, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet
DOP/Director - Anna Vialova
Camera Operator - Pearl Salomon-White
Editor – Anna Vialova
Director of Digital Stage & Studio – Bia Oliveira
Senior Producer and Content Manager – Eithne Kane
Producer – Martina Ryholt
Digital & Content Apprentice – Queensley Osemwengie
Video & Digital Specialist – Anna Vialova
Senior Digital & Content Officer – Angharad Mainwaring
Junior Videographers – James Hedgecock, Pearl Salamon-White
Marketing Consultant – Izzy Madgwick
#Ballet #RomanMejia #NewYorkCityBallet