Primo Thee Ballerino (he/him) was born in Cincinnati, OH. He started training at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has performed in many ballets such as Giselle, Dracula, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and more. Primo attended The Young Americans College of Performing Arts in Corona, CA and has traveled and toured to over 17 countries teaching dance, vocal music and confidence building through the arts. He has worked with some of the industry’s best choreographers, directors and producers. He was featured twice in NY Times and had a 2-page spread in Dance Magazine. He most recently was a breakout star in the new Off-Broadway musical CATS: The Jellicle Ball at Perelman Arts Center, which has since received many accolades including The Obie Award Special installment. Known as Thee Ballerino, Thee Human Tornado and Mr. $5k, Primo has now become a major statement in the Ballroom scene and many other artistic spaces.
(Primo Thee Ballerino, photo courtesy of O&M)