Carlos dos Santos, Jr., from Brazil, performed as a principal dancer with major Brazilian dance companies such as Grupo Salto, Bale Folclorico da Bahia, Bale Teatro Castro Alves and DanceBrazil. In the U.S., Mr. Dos Santos has performed with Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, and Ailey II where he also served as a company teacher. His choreographic credits include works for Colorado Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Dance Festival, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, and DanceBrazil, for which he has created many projects including his latest collaboration with award-winning composer, Tania Leon. Mr. Dos Santos has taught at dance schools, colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and abroad and has served as a jury member and resident choreographer of Youth America Grand Prix international student ballet scholarship competition since its inception.