Fernando Suels

Performer

Fernando Suels Mendoza began his dance studies in 1987 with José Ledezma, supplemented by training at Instituto Superior de Danza and Danzahoy in Caracas, Venezuela. He continued his education at Folkwang Hochschule in Essen (1991–1995), where he studied under Jean Cébron before joining Tanztheater Wuppertal in 1995. From 1995 to 2018 he performed in 14 creations by Pina Bausch and numerous ensemble works, becoming a trusted presence in the company’s archetypal repertory.

Renowned for his soft, floating quality of movement and remarkable stage presence, Suels brought a unique energy to Bausch’s repertoire and continues to embody these qualities in his freelance career.

Since 2018, Suels has forged his freelance career as a dancer, choreographer, rehearsal director, and teacher. Highlights include choreographing and performing Al Igual Que Tú with the flamenco company Eva Yerbabuena, creating duets White & Black and In Perpetuum, and working as rehearsal director for The Rite of Spring with the Pina Bausch Foundation for institutions such as Taipei National University of the Arts and Opera Ballet Vlaanderen.

Suels also maintains a robust international teaching profile, leading workshops across Latin America, North Africa, Europe, and the U.S.

Fernando Suels appears in the winter guests production of Antigone (2025).

Fernando Suels

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