Carlos Acosta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Carlos Acosta

ballet dancer

Date of Birth: 02-Jun-1973

Place of Birth: Havana, Havana Province, Cuba

Profession: actor, writer, ballet dancer, choreographer

Nationality: United Kingdom, Cuba

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Carlos Yunior Acosta Quesada CBE (born 2 June 1973) is a Cuban ballet dancer.
He has 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 between 1998 and 2015.
In 2003, he was promoted to Principal Guest Artist, a rank which reduced his commitment, 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 November 2015 in Carmen, which he both choreographed and starred in.In January 2020 he will succeed David Bintley as artistic director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet.