As portrayed in his 2007 autobiography “No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer’s Story” and the film that bears his childhood nickname, “Yuli,” Acosta’s family life was often difficult.

Carlos Acosta broke boundaries and became the first black Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. He was the Company’s Principal Guest Artist for 17 years, and retired from classical ballet in 2016.

International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta speaks at a presentation for media about his brand-new production 'Nutcracker in Havana' at the Carlos Acosta Dance Studios in London, Monday, March 4 ...