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Ryan Nicolas DeAlexandro

Ryan Nicolas DeAlexandro was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he studied ballet at the University of Akron Dance Institute. His training continued at the School of American Ballet in NYC, where he was inspired by some of George Balanchine’s stars. In 2013 Ryan accepted a trainee position with Ballet San Jose in San Jose, CA. In 2015, Under the direction of José Manuel Carreño, Ryan was elevated to Ballet San Jose’s Corps de Ballet. He continued to work for many prestigious companies including Smuin Ballet, Ballet Memphis, Company C, Verb Ballets, Ballet Palm Beach, Cuban Classical Ballet, and Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami. His experiences on the stage include repertoire by George Balanchine, Alicia Alonso, Twyla Tharp, Jorma Elo, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Ohad Naharin, Trey McIntyre, Roland Petit, Ben Stevenson, Richard Dickinson, Heinz Poll, and others. Ryan is thrilled to return to Northeast Ohio, and proud to join Ohio Contemporary Ballet for 2025.