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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 communist regimes around the world. He also recalls his breakthrough moment 鈥� winning the prestigious Prix de Lausanne ballet competition at the age of 16 鈥� and becoming the first Black principal dancer of the Royal Ballet in London.
Last on
Tue 15 Aug 2023
02:30GMT
主播大秀 News except UK & UK HD
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Credits
| 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 |
