Clara Ruf Maldonado is a Principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, known for her expressive performances in both classical and contemporary works. Born and raised in New York City, she trained at the School of American Ballet (2015 Mae L. Wien Award recipient) and was a former NYCB apprentice before joining PNB in 2018. She is celebrated for her roles in Nutcracker, Roméo et Juliette, and Balanchine's Stravinsky Violin Concerto.
