Mihai Costache

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Mihai Costache is a distinguished professional ballet dancer, whose journey in the world of dance began in Romania, where he started to study ballet professionally at the age of ten. His exceptional talent and dedication quickly led him to participate in Tanzolymp, an international ballet competition held in Germany, where he was awarded second prize. This achievement opened the door to six prestigious scholarships, among which he accepted a full scholarship to pursue his professional training in Basel, Switzerland, where he successfully completed his studies. 

Following his time in Basel, Mihai joined the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in New York, further refining his technique and artistry among some of the most promising talents in the field. He continued his career with the Los Angeles Ballet before joining the Sarasota Ballet, where he spent six years performing an extensive repertoire and maturing as an artist. Throughout his career, Mihai has had the honor of performing works by some of the most renowned choreographers in ballet history, including George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Sir Frederick Ashton, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Paul Taylor, Jessica Lang, Johan Kobborg, and Sir David Bintley. 

Mihai joined Milwaukee Ballet Company in 2025.