Hello. Imjohn wilson. Welcome to this cultural life, the radio 4 Podcast Series in which i talk to leading creative figures about the key moments of their life and the most important cultural works that have fired their imagination and had a profound impact on their own art. My guest is carlos acosta, the cuban born ballet star who, over a 30 year career, is now regarded as one of the greatest dancers of all time. He became the first black principal of the royal ballet and set new standards of grace and athleticism in theatres around the world. Having retired from the classical stage, he set up his own cuban dance company, acosta danza, and is also director of the birmingham royal ballet. Welcome. Lets start in cuba, with your family, your upbringing. A happy childhood . Very happy, i must say, although in the 80s in cuba, still, our family was on the. I would say it was poorer than most families, but still there was a big, big sense of community. It was a good time for cuba anybody c
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And set new standards of grace and set new standards of grace and athleticism in theatres around the world. Having retired from the classical stage he set up his own cuban dance company, and is also a director of the berlin royal ballet. Welcome. Lets start in cuba, with your family, ballet. Welcome. Lets start in cuba, with yourfamily, your upbringing, a happy childhood . Very happy, i must say, although in the 80s in cuba, ourfamily was i although in the 80s in cuba, our family was i would say, it was poorer than most families but still there was a big big sense of community, it was a good time for cuba, anybody could participate, do everything that society offers, obviously education was free, there was a lot of community parties that brought the community together. I was very restless as a kid and it was in the 80s where the Breakdancing Movement started in cuba and everything, so i was into breakdancing, obviously, later on in my family, my mother started to have some problems and
Hello. Imjohn wilson. Welcome to this cultural life, the radio 4 podcast in which i talk to leading creative figures about the key moments of their life and the most important cultural works that have fired their imagination and had a profound impact on their own art. My guest is carlos acosta, the cuban born ballet star who, over a 30 year career, is now regarded as one of the greatest dancers of all time. He became the first black principal of the royal ballet and set new standards of grace and athleticism in theatres around the world. Having retired from the classical stage, he set up his own cuban dance company, acosta danza, and is also director of the berlin royal ballet. Of the birmingham royal ballet. Welcome. Lets start in cuba, with your family, your upbringing. A happy childhood . Very happy, i must say, although in the 80s in cuba, still, our family was on the. I would say it was poorer than most families, but still there was a big, big sense of community. It was a good ti
History at stake for the lionesses, who come from behind to believe beat columbia, and make the final four of the womens world cup. Imean as i mean as a team we are in a great place, feeling really confident, beat australia for The First Time. First game of the season against Nottingham Forest. Harry kanes new home. The england captain officiallyjoins Bayern Munich 7 but says its not a goodbye to tottenham fans. Also coming up on sportsday. St helens make history, the first womens side to win the Challenge Cup at wembley. And in the mens glory to Leigh Leopards and in a class of his own 7 tom pidcock claims the Mountain Bike Cross Country world title. Hello there 7 and welcome along to the programme. A first ever womens World Cup Final is edging closer for englands lionesses, after they got the better of colombia to make the semi7finals of the tournament. And they to claw their way back, after going behind. But Alessia Russos goal proved the difference. Our Sports Editor dan roan repor