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Carlos AcostaBallet star
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Biography of Carlos Acosta
Carlos Acosta, a ballet star from Havana, was awarded the prestigious Laurence Olivier Prize for outstanding achievement in dance for his performances in 2006 at Sadler's Wells Theatre. Acosta was born in Havana and studied dance at the National Ballet School of Cuba. In 1990, he won the First Prize at the Prix de Lausanne competition in Switzerland, and his dance career rapidly progressed from there.
Early Career
After his win at the Prix de Lausanne, Acosta became a principal dancer for the English National Ballet from 1991 to 1992. He then danced with the Cuban National Ballet under the direction of Alicia Alonso from 1992 to 1993. From 1993 to 1998, Acosta was a principal dancer for Houston Ballet under the direction of Ben Stevenson.
London Royal Ballet
In 1998, Acosta joined the Royal Ballet in London and became its principal guest artist in 2003. He choreographed and performed in his own dance production "Tocororo," which broke attendance records at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London due to its immense popularity and the presence of classical dancers from the Royal Ballet. As a guest artist, Carlos Acosta has performed on all major ballet stages worldwide and remains a highly sought-after performer.
Awards and Recognition
Carlos Acosta was awarded the coveted Laurence Olivier Prize for outstanding achievement in dance for his performances in 2006 at Sadler's Wells Theatre. He has also appeared in leading roles in almost all classical ballets. His portrayal of Spartacus in the ballet of the same name at the Bolshoi Theatre in Russia was enthusiastically received in Moscow, London, and Paris. For this performance, Acosta was nominated for the Benois de la Danse Prize in 2008. The Bolshoi Theatre's production of "Spartacus" with Carlos Acosta, which was shown during the company's tour in the Paris National Opera in January 2008, was captured on film and soon released for distribution.
Later Career
Acosta made a return to the Royal Ballet in London as a guest star in the 2007-2008 season, performing in ballets such as "La Bayadère," "Romeo and Juliet," "Afternoon of a Faun," and "Dances at a Gathering." In 2007, Carlos Acosta's book "No Way Home" was published.
Overall, Carlos Acosta's talent and artistry have made him one of the most celebrated and acclaimed ballet dancers of his generation.
