Inverness venue Eden Court steps up with dance superstar Carlos Acosta
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International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta – and his critically acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza – will perform their only Scottish dates in Inverness next year.
Securing the iconic performer has been viewed as a coup for Eden Court.
Organisers hail it as being of huge significance for the venue and say the dance programme continues to flourish following the world premiere 50th anniversary gala from Scottish Ballet earlier this year.
Acosta will make a guest appearance in Rooster, choreographed by Christopher Bruce to music by the Rolling Stones, on March 10 and 11.
His company will also perform new work on the same nights.
Eden Court’s chief executive James Mackenzie-Blackman said: “It will be a total privilege to present Acosta Danza to Eden Court and an honour for all of us across the Highlands to welcome international ballet sensation Carlos Acosta himself, who will make a guest appearance. Acosta is widely renowned as one of the world’s best and well-known dancers. From his youth in Havana, to the Royal Ballet in London, Carlos has changed the landscape of dance forever.
“When I joined Eden Court I committed to bringing the world’s best talent to the Highlands and so I’m delighted we have been able to make this happen, and for us to be the only Scottish date in this tour.
“Seeing Carlos Acosta perform is a once in a generation opportunity and so I look forward to giving him, and his company, a rousing Highland welcome.”
Acosta was born the youngest of 11 children. He went on to train at the National Ballet School of Cuba before enjoying a celebrated 30-year career in dance, including 17 years with the Royal Ballet.
After retiring, he founded Acosta Danza and established a dance academy in Havana which welcomed its first students in 2017.
During his career he won, among other accolades, an Olivier Award for outstanding achievement in dance and the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award from The Royal Academy of Dance.
In January, he will succeed David Bintley as artistic director of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Tickets go on sale to Eden Court Friends on Monday and will be available widely on Friday.
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