The Central Florida Ballet is pleased to announce Davi Chagas will be featured as a guest artist in CFB's The Nutcracker this December. Davi currently lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where he is a soloist for the Cia Jovem Balletarrj.
We spoke with Davi about his upcoming feature, enjoy our chat below!
Davi Chagas as the Cavalier in Central Florida Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Photo by Marshall Ellis Photography
1. What role(s) will you be performing in The Nutcracker?
I will be playing the role of the Prince in the first act and Shepherd (also known as Mirlitons) in the second act! I look forward to participating once again in this beautiful production of the Central Florida Ballet! It's going to be a lot of fun!
2. You've performed for several years in CFB's Nutcracker. Which roles did you perform and enjoy the most?
I have performed the Snow King role in the first act as well as Spanish Lead and also Cavalier in the second act. A funny memory I have is at the end of the Snow scene, the stage hands released A LOT of fake snow on the last performance day hahaha it was a lot of fun.
Davi Chagas performs the Snow King role in Central Florida Ballet's The Nutcracker.
3. Describe your typical weekly dance training schedule in Brazil:
Well before any physical activity, I make sure to do enough stretching. Each weekday I have ballet class. After class, I have rehearsals and then more rehearsals! It is very tiring!
4. How is the life different in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil versus Orlando, Florida?
In Brazil we have a lot of culture, we have beaches, historical theaters, and we have Carnival Brazil. It's a very lively country. Orlando is really cool, the city has the parks and wonderful restaurants! The difference is that the USA is a developed country for those who live in America, the chances of work are greater! Also Americans treat Brazilians well, that's cool!
Davi Chagas in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
5. You've won medals and honors in numerous international ballet competitions, what are some of your top awards?
Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland was an amazing experience! I won the silver medal at the New York Youth American Grand Prix and received the bronze medal at the World Ballet Competition in Orlando, Florida.
6. Which do you enjoy more -- competing or dancing in a performance?
I prefer performance. I can express myself more, I feel free!
Davi Chagas performs a contemporary solo at the World Ballet Competition.
Photo by Virginia Trudeau
6. Do you have any pre-show rituals?
Every dancer has a ritual before dancing hahaha, I prefer to listen to music, I eat something too. Then I get dressed and do a quick rehearsal before the performance!
7. What is your favorite Nutcracker memory?
I really enjoyed my first time as a guest artist for Central Florida Ballet's The Nutcracker! I made many friends and had a lot of fun!
Want to see Davi perform in The Nutcracker? Tickets are on sale now at www.centralfloridaballet.com
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