Watch Confessions of a Ballet Star
In this series of intimate portraits, discover the extreme highs and lows of a career in dance and uncover the secrets of these ballet superstars.
We delve deep into their passions, fears, motivations… and even their performing pet pooches! These are their confessions …
Alina Cojocaru
Romanian-born dancer Alina Cojocaru is one of ballet’s most remarkable talents. Famed for her rapid rise through the ranks of The Royal Ballet; she became a principal of the company after two years, and then a lead principal at English National Ballet.
Natalia Osipova
Renowned for her depth of emotion and dramatic intensity in her performances, Russian-born Natalia Osipova is one of the most acclaimed ballerinas of her generation. A global superstar, she has worked with The Bolshoi Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and The Royal Ballet.
Carlos Acosta
“Just a simple Cuban guy”, Carlos Acosta has journeyed from the streets of Havana to international stardom. As a dancer, choreographer and director, his contribution to the art form of ballet has been enormous.
Tiler Peck
Known for her fast footwork and charismatic stage presence, New York City Ballet Principal Tiler Peck joined the School of American Ballet aged just 14. An entrepreneur, she has worked on various passion projects, overcome a near career-ending injury and found time for romance.