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Carlos Acosta

Following in the footsteps of Nijinski and Nureyev, ballet star Carlos Acosta's performance at MIF 2009 explores the nature of the male muse in classical ballet. Here, he talks to Celina Hinchcliffe about showing off and the eroticism of ballet.

Presenter:: Celina Hinchcliffe

Transmitted:: 08/07/2009

Genre:: Dance

Related Links:: - Carlos Acosta reviewed in the Guardian
- Carlos Acosta profile - Royal Opera House site
- Acosta interview in the Independent
- Carlos Acosta on BBC Manchester

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