As a kid in Lima Peru, Gian Carlo Vargas first dream was to be in the circus. One day he discovered that his grandfather was a ballet dancer and after that he dreamed of being a ballet dancer instead. He started his training at the National Ballet School of Lima, Peru, despite not having what is considered the ideal physical requirements to be a ballet dancer. While at the school, he was selected to represent Peru in different international dance festivals in Poland and Peru. He joined the Ballet Municipal of Lima , later moving to the USA to improve his ballet technique under the direction of Magaly Suarez at the Art of Classical Ballet and Florida Classical Ballet.. He is currently dancing with the San Diego Ballet and as guest artist with The City Ballet of San Diego, Ballet Counterpointe, and local ballet schools in San Diego county.
- What ignited your passion for dance?
Being able to create movement with different types of music.
- What inspired you to pursue a professional career?
The opportunity to travel to different countries as a dancer.
- What is your favorite thing about being a dancer?
To dance as a group and in duets.
- What is your biggest dream for your dance career?
To perform in Asia and Africa.
- When you’re not pirouetting and perfecting your plies, what brings you joy?
Play music and do outdoor activities.
- What is the most transformative experience you’ve had as a dancer?
It is to teach to kids with no access to dance education and low resources.
- What is your favorite ballet?
Le Spectre de la Rose.
- What is your favorite role you have performed at San Diego Ballet and what is a role you would like to perform in the future?
The priest in Giselle and I would like to perform more character roles in the upcoming productions of San Diego Ballet.
- What is your favorite local spot in San Diego?
The Template coffee shop in Ocean Beach.