| Variations of Name | Carlos Yunior Acosta Quesada |
| Biography | Carlos Acosta is a Cuban-British ballet director and retired dancer who is director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet. He danced with many companies including the English National Ballet, National Ballet of Cuba, Houston Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. He was a permanent member of The Royal Ballet from 1998 to 2015. In 2003, he was promoted to principal guest artist, enabling him to concentrate on a growing schedule of international guest appearances and tours. He celebrated his farewell after 17 years at The Royal Ballet, dancing his last performance in 2015 in Carmen, which he both choreographed and starred in.
In 2020, Acosta was appointed as director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, succeeding David Bintley. He announced the plans for his inaugural season, including a 'Curated by Carlos' festival, and special performances with Alessandra Ferri. |