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Carlos Acosta

Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta talks to John Wilson about the key moments in his cultural life, from breakdancing in Havana to becoming principal dancer of the Royal Ballet.

Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta talks to John Wilson about some of the key moments of his cultural life.

He discusses the influence of his father, his early love of breakdancing on the streets of Havana and the devastating effects on life in Cuba of the collapse of communism regimes around the world. He also recalls his breakthrough moment – winning the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition at the age of 16 – and becoming the first Black principal dancer of the Royal Ballet in London.

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29 minutes

Last on

Christmas Day 2023 21:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Carlos Acosta
Music Hannah Peel
Editor Robin Keam
Series Editor Timothy Prosser
Producer Edwina Pitman
Director Mark Ward

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