Person Open DS/UK/16603 Acosta; Carlos (2 June 1973); CBE; Cuban-British ballet dancer Acosta Carlos 2 June 1973 Cuban-British ballet dancer Male (cisgender) Carlos Yunior Acosta Quesada https://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/5wM52RS5IclGhz Havana, Cuba (born)

British Cuban Dancer | Ballet Multiple / Mixed No known disability No known religious affiliation Spanish and African heritage. Son of Pedro Acosta (truck driver) and Dulce Maria Quesada Spouse of Charlotte Holland (writer and model) Uncle of Yonah Acosta (dancer and actor) Heterosexual 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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Acosta (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHeharper 5/23/2014 RAHAKirkbride 10/25/2023 a164d4d9-be65-40ca-b929-21f01cacaa99