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Mr. Aponte attended the High School Of Performing Arts and received a scholarship to The National Academy Of Ballet .
Upon graduation, Mr. Aponte was enrolled on scholarship to the trainee program of the Harkness Ballet School . He made his dance debut in a public performance at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park .

Shortly after his debut, Mr. Aponte entered the Harkness Ballet Company and rose to become principle dancer.
He has traveled extensively with his partner, Gelsey Kirkland .
Mr. Aponte has performed as principle dancer with the American Ballet Theatre , New York City Ballet , Boston Ballet , Alvin Ailey Company and was Artistic Director of the Spokane Ballet .
Mr. Aponte has choreographed over forty ballets and is especially known for his interpretation of Ravel 's Bolero .