Marcelo Martinez

Born in Paraguay, Marcelo Martinez began his training at Academia de Danza Bettina Ramos and continued at Centro de Dança Rio in Brazil. At 17, he joined the Companhia Jovem do Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, where he danced for four years before joining the Washington Ballet.

Marcelo joined Carolina Ballet in 2007 and was promoted to principal dancer in 2010. Over 17 seasons with the company, he performed leading roles including Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Albrecht in Giselle, James in La Sylphide, and the title role in Macbeth.

Since leaving Carolina Ballet in 2024, Marcelo has continued to work as a freelance dancer and guest artist. His guest appearances include Palmetto City Ballet, Greensboro Ballet, and Asheville Ballet. He has also worked as a choreographer with Asheville Ballet. Marcelo is a founding member of Ballet NC.