Amar Ramasar Principal Dancer of the New York City Ballet Dance Open: 2013

Born in the Bronx, New York. He began his studies at the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, in 1993. In addition, he studied at the American Ballet Theater Summer Program and The Rock School of Pennsylvania Ballet. In July 2000, Mr. Ramasar was invited to become an apprentice with New York City Ballet, and in July 2001 he joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet. In March of 2006 he was promoted to soloist and in October 2009 was promoted to Principal Dancer. Mr. Ramasar was a recipient of the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise in 2000.

Jason Reilly Principal Dancer of the Stuttgart Ballet Dance Open: 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018Dance Open Award: Best Duet 2016

Jason Reilly was born in Toronto, Canada, where he was trained at the National Ballet School. After his graduation in 1997 he came to dance with the Stuttgart Ballet. In 2000–2001 he was promoted to Demi Soloist, one season later to Soloist. Since the beginning of the season 2003–2004 he has been dancing as Principal Dancer. Jason Reilly has joined the Stuttgart Ballet on tours and guest performances all around the world. Prize-winner at international ballet competitions.

Marijn Rademaker Principal Dancer of the Dutch National Ballet Dance Open: 2018Dance Open Award: Grand Prix 2018

Trained at the National Ballet Academy in Amsterdam and ArtEZ Institute of the Arts in Arnhem. In 2000, he completed his studies at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. He danced with the company of Stuttgart Ballet, and after a stunning performance in the role of Armand in The Lady of the Camellias, he was appointed principal in 2006. In 2011, he made his debut as a guest dancer in The Sleeping Beauty with the Dutch National Ballet, and in 2015 became a principal with the company. Rademaker also works as a choreographer. He has won the German theatre prize Der Faust in the category of best dancer, and also the ApuliArte prize. He has performed at festivals and gala-concerts of international ballet stars all over the world, including Japan, Italy, Russia, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and Argentina.

Mikhail Pukhov Moscow Academic Music Theatre named after K.S. Stanislavsky and V. Nemirovich-Danchenko Dance Open: 2006

Graduated from the Moscow State Ballet Academy in 1999 (class of Bondarenko). Soloist of the Kremlin Ballet (1999-2005). Promoted to soloist at the Moscow Academic Music Theatre named after K.S. Stanislavsky and V. Nemirovich-Danchenko.