Adel Enmanuel Rivera del Toro

Manu Riv is the artistic name of Adel Enmanuel Rivera del Toro, a professional Cuban dancer and singer born on August 1, 2000, in Holguín, Cuba. He grew up in a humble rural environment, where from an early age he developed a strong connection to the arts through singing and dance.

He began his artistic training at the age of 10 at the Vocational School of Arts “Raúl Gómez García” in Holguín, Cuba, where he completed five years of elementary ballet training. At the end of this stage, he successfully passed a level advancement examination, a key evaluation within Cuba’s artistic education system, assessed by a panel of highly qualified specialists, including representatives from the National Ballet School of Cuba. Among the notable figures present in this process were Ramona de Saá (“Chery”) and Marta Iris Fernández, both highly respected in Cuban ballet pedagogy.

In 2015, he continued his studies at the Academy of Arts “Vicentina de la Torre” in Camagüey, Cuba, where he completed three years of intermediate-level training and graduated as a ballet dancer and instructor. During his academic years, he participated in competitions and artistic events, earning recognition in both academic and choreographic contests.

In 2018, he joined the Ballet de Camagüey under the direction of Regina Balaguer, where he developed his professional practice and performed in various stage productions. His repertoire includes works such as Giselle (Amiguitos), Don Quixote (Gypsies), Romeo and Juliet, as well as participation in male ensemble pieces including Bolero. He also took part in contemporary and neoclassical choreographic competitions, earning awards alongside the company.

Throughout his training, he had the opportunity to attend masterclasses led by internationally renowned ballet figures, including Aurora Bosch, one of the leading figures of the National Ballet of Cuba, and Vladimir Malakhov, a world-renowned Ukrainian dancer and former artistic director of the Staatsballett Berlin, who conducted a masterclass attended by students of his school.

He later moved to Havana, Cuba, where he participated in various artistic and stage projects, including JCM (the show), where he performed as a principal dancer in Cuban-style cabaret productions inspired by Tropicana and internationally oriented performances. He also performed at El Parisien and shared the stage with well-known Cuban orchestras such as Carlon y la Novena. Additionally, he collaborated with cultural institutions such as TurArte and Circuba, one of the most prominent artistic organizations in the country.

He currently resides in the United States, where he is part of Key West International Dance Company (Passion Project). During this stage, he continues to expand his artistic development, specializing in lambada and other dance styles at a professional level. He also integrates singing into his performances, establishing himself as a versatile and multidisciplinary performing artist.

Recognized for his technique and expressive abilities, he stands out for his capacity to interpret both classical repertoire and neoclassical and contemporary works, maintaining a genuine connection with audiences through every performance.

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