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Randolph Fernandez

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Beyond grateful to be back sharing the stage with my friends. Our season ended in May. I spent most of June in a hospital bed trying to figure out what was wrong. All of July in bed recovering from brain surgery. All of August doing outpatient therapy for my neck mobility, full body physical therapy/condition at the ballet, and only taking class in the morning while assisting rehearsal directing for our first program. Then mid-September I began full rehearsal days. 5 WEEKS LATER, I’m back on stage doing what I love in full force. Being back is so emotional to me because at my lowest point when I couldn’t even shower myself, all I wanted and could think about was coming back to dance. Pardon my language but, I WORKED MY ASS OFF to be here, and I did it quickly and safely. With my experience, I walk into everyday with so much gratitude and purpose. This life is not to be taken for granted. Thank you to all of my friends, family, and supporters for your messages, donations, and patience. You all fuel me everyday to be intentional about the direction I steer my ship and who I allow to come on the journey with me. Thank you to everyone who made this first show back so special. Enjoy the photo dump of David Nixon’s Dracula shot by the wonderful Jana Carson. taken in Civic Center Music Hall by @randyfernandy

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The process behind my new work,
Why is everything Chrome?,
for Oklahoma City Ballet’s Future Voices program.

Weekend 1 at the Brackett Center ✅
Weekend 2 at the Oklahoma Contemporary ( @okcontemporary ) starts today ‼️
Only 4 shows remaining

For Weekend 2 we worked with @clarastarkwell.lights to bring our lighting designs to life.

Music: RF-902, an original composition by Randolph Fernandez
Costumes by: @elevedancewear
Mentorship from: @cdenice taken in Oklahoma City Ballet by @randyfernandy

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a little culture, a little beer, a lot of ballet 🩰🍻

Beer & Ballet at the Susan E. Brackett Dance Center is proof that a night out can have range. 👏🏼✨

Save this for your next OKC outing! taken in Oklahoma City Ballet by @randyfernandy

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Last summer, @okcballet soloist @randyfernandy underwent emergency surgery to remove a noncancerous brain tumor. He was bedridden for weeks and, over the past months, has slowly built back to dancing. “Doing the same thing every day can make you forget how special it is, but now I don’t take any day for granted,” says Fernandez.

Read his story at the link in our bio. 💕

📝: Randolph Fernandez as told to @hana__made
📸: Randolph Fernandez in David Nixon’s “Dracula.” Photo by @janacarson, courtesy Oklahoma City Ballet.
📸: Photo courtesy Randolph Fernandez.
📸: Photo courtesy Randolph Fernandez.
📸: Photo by @dsbittle, courtesy Oklahoma City Ballet.

#Ballet #Balletcompany #Balletdancer @okcballet

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1) Randolph Fernandez does a saut de chat towards stage right with his arms in a high first arabesque position. He wears black pants and ballet shows, a white blouse and red vest. The stage is dark, and a dancer in a dark cloak is in the background, facing upstage. Text: Oklahoma City Ballet’s Randolph Fernandez Reflects on His Brain Tumor Recovery
2) Randolph Fernandez, wearing a baseball cap, t-shirt and jeans, sits on a bench in a waiting room, front of a sign that says "Neurosurgery - OU Health."
3) Text in caption.
4) Randolph Fernandez is shown in a hospital bed with his eyes closed and various hospital bracelets and bandages taped to his right arm.
5) Randolph Fernandez, wearing white tights, white ballet clippers, and a white tunic with gold trim, does an assemblé onstage. He holds his left arm up and his right arm in front. of him and looks over his right shoulder, smiling. by @randyfernandy

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Why is everything Chrome? By @randyfernandy

One of the most fun and striking solos I’ve performed
@okcballet @okcontemporary

#maledancer #boysdancetoo #ballet #balletdancer by @randyfernandy

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@okcballet performs #FutureVoices this weekend @okcontemporary with brilliant young #choreographers ! @gracee_manuel @kara_t @mimscarr @rachel_kundzins @yeva_skorenka @erinatanaka_ #dance #ballet #balletisimportant artistic director @rjnchoreography by @randyfernandy

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MERCUTIO ⚔️ 🎭
Stage and Studio photos from “Romeo & Juliet”
Choreography by Devon Carney
Photos by Jana Carson by @randyfernandy

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If I’m wearing green tights for warm up class, what role in The Nutcracker am I doing that cast? by @randyfernandy

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2 years ago

So grateful to have taken flight as Peter Pan! It’s been an unforgettable adventure, and I couldn’t have asked for a better cast to share the journey with. Thank you to everyone who made this experience so special! 🧚‍♀️💫 #PeterPan #ontothenextadventure choreography by: Jorden Morris photos by: @janacarson by @randyfernandy

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2 years ago

This year has been really tough for me. I lost my grandpa, suffered from an injury, got my bike stolen, and one of my closest friends is moving away. Despite all of that, I want to thank everyone who has made this year great. I performed so many beautiful ballets, I’ve spent more time with my family, I’ve traveled, and I’ve surrounded myself with people who support and love me. Check on your friends, check on your family, and tell people you love them. These are just photos from 2024 of different moments that made me smile. by @randyfernandy

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2 years ago

Went ham last night in my debut of Laertes. So grateful for the opportunity to dance alongside my close friends @alejandrogonlez & @kara_t to give the audience we’ve been building together over the last 7 years in Oklahoma, the best show ever. Everyone on stage was awesome last night! Thank you to all of the people who changed their plans and were able to watch our one night only cast. We left everything on stage for you and appreciate all of your support. This production was truly special to me and allowed me to grow more as an artist instead of thinking so much about the technicality of the steps.

"Hamlet" Choreography by Stephen Mills
Photos by @janacarson taken in Civic Center Music Hall by @randyfernandy

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