Alejo Barandiaran began his training at the age of 5 at a studio in Fairfield, CT. He attended summer intensives at the American Academy of Ballet and performed with Wellesley College Dancers in Boston, MA before stepping away from ballet and returning in 2025.

When he is not performing with Confluence, Alejo remains heavily involved in the Pittsburgh dance community through his work as a board member of 412Step, an LGBTQ+ country dance group.

Alejo has choreographed and performed original pieces for Wellesley College Dancers and at the Glitterbox Theater in Pittsburgh, PA. He is excited to return for his second season as a Company Artist with Confluence Ballet.