Fernando Bujones - Dancer - 1

*Time-Line of Career Highlights*
1974
On July 24, 1974 Fernando Bujones became the First Male American Dancer to win a " Gold Medal " and the " Highest Technical Achievement Award " for the United States of America in a Ballet Competition at the Seventh International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria. The international jury that was composed of legendary dance names from all over the world awarded Mr. Bujones with the coveted "Gold Medal", making July 24, 1974 a historical event in Dance!
On August, 1974 at age nineteen, Fernando Bujones was promoted to Principal Dancer status with the American Ballet Theatre company in New York City, making him the youngest Principal Dancer in ABT's history, and at the time one of the youngest principal dancer in the world.
In April, 1974 Fernando Bujones made a highly successful European debut in London at the Palladium Theater performing for the British public and her Royal Highness, Princess Margaret.
1976
In February, 1976 Fernando Bujones made his performing debut with the National Ballet of Canada in Toronto, Canada.
In August, 1976 Fernando Bujones performed an encore (the first on his career) in the Le Corsaire variation, on his performing debut in Brazil at the Maracanazinho stadium (15,000 in attendance) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1978
In 1978 Fernando Bujones made his performing debuts at the Vienna State Opera and the Munich Opera House.
1979
In 1979 Fernando Bujones made his performing debut with the Stuttgart Ballet.
1980
In 1980 Fernando Bujones was honored with the Outstanding Young Men of America Award.
1981
In 1981 Fernando Bujones made his performing debuts with the Paris Opera Ballet at the Theatre des Champs Elysees in Paris, and at the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1982
In 1982 Fernando Bujones made his performing debut at the Teatro di La Scala in Milano, Italy.
In 1982 Fernando Bujones became the youngest recipient to receive the nationally prestigious Dance Magazine Award.
1983
In 1983 Fernando Bujones made his performing debut with Tokyo Ballet in Tokyo, Japan.
1984
In 1984 Fernando Bujones made his choreographic debut with a new work titled, "Grand Pas Romantique" for American Ballet Theatre.
In 1984 Fernando Bujones made his performing debut at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid, Spain.
1985
In 1985 Fernando Bujones was awarded with the Key to the City of Miami presented to him by the Mayor of the City.
In 1985 Fernando Bujones made his performing debut with the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London, England.
In 1985 Fernando Bujones performed at The White House for the President (Reagan) of the United States.
1986
In 1986 Fernando Bujones was presented with " The New York Times / Florida State Award " honoring him as the most outstanding artist coming from the State of Florida. The award was presented to him by Florida State's Governor Bob Graham in Sarasota, Florida.
In 1986 Fernando Bujones made his performing debut at the Royal Danish Opera House in Copenhagen, Denmark.
1987
In 1987 Fernando Bujones was honored with the Hispanic Heritage Award, for outstanding artistic achievements at the Organization of American States in the nation's capital.
In 1987 World renown Choreographer, Maurice Bejart creates for Fernando Bujones a new ballet titled: "Trois Etudes pour Alexandre" based on the legend of "Alexander the Great".
In 1987 Fernando Bujones made his performing debut with the Australian Ballet in Tokyo, while guest performing with the company on a tour through various cities in Japan.
1990
In 1990 Boston Ballet led by Fernando Bujones as the company's Permanent Guest Artist performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and the opening Gala performance was attended by First Lady Barbara Bush.
1991
In 1991 Boston Ballet honored Fernando Bujones with a 20th Anniversary, " Bravo Bujones" Gala Performance that commemorated two decades of Mr. Bujones' illustrious performing career. In addition the Governor of the State of Massachusetts presented Mr. Bujones with a Proclamation Certificate that proclaimed May 4th, 1991 as Fernando Bujones' Day in the State of Massachusetts.
1993
On April, 1993 Fernando Bujones is appointed the Artistic Director of Ballet Mississippi, in Jackson, Mississippi.
1994
In 1994 Fernando Bujones received the "Don Quixote Award" from the Hispanic Heritage Council in Miami, Florida.
1995
On April, 1995 Fernando Bujones is appointed the Artistic Director of Ballet Monterrey, in Monterrey, Mexico.
In 1995 Fernando Bujones becomes a co-Founding Director of a Spanish Classical Ballet company titled: "Ballet Clasico Mediterraneo" in Madrid, Spain.
On June 2, 1995 Fernando Bujones danced his "Farewell Performance" with American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. At the end of the performance Mr. Bujones received a twenty minute standing ovation along with a Congratulatory Letter from President Clinton, congratulating Mr. Bujones on his lifetime artistic exellence.
1996
In 1996 Fernando Bujones makes his performing debut in Russia at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
In 1996 Fernando Bujones was honored in Chicago with the Dance Masters Association Achievement Award for his outstanding artistic contributions.
In 1996 Fernando Bujones is invited to be the honorary juror representing the United States of America at the Paris International Ballet Competitions in Paris, France.
1998
In 1998 Fernando Bujones was honored with a " Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award " by Orlando's Southern Ballet Theatre, later renamed Orlando Ballet and on the same evening, he received a standing ovation for his original choreography titled, Jazz Swing performed by SBT.
In 1998 Fernando Bujones received a " Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award " at the International Ballet Festival in Miami, Florida, honorably presented to him by Florida's Secretary of State, Katherine Harris.
2000
On June 2000, Fort Worth, Texas' Mayor Barr honored Fernando Bujones, Chreographer in Residence of Texas Christian University with a Proclamation that proclaimed June 15th, 2000 Fernando Bujones' Day in Fort Worth.
2002
On the Fall of the "New Millennium" (2000) Fernando Bujones becomes the Artistic Director of Southern Ballet Theater, later to be renamed Orlando Ballet in Orlando, Florida.
On March 8, 2002 Fernando Bujones is inducted into the "Florida Artists Hall of Fame", the State's Highest Cultural Honor awarded to him by Secretary of State Katherine Harris.