Don Quixote in rehearsal - World Ballet Day 2014 (The Royal Ballet)

Principal Guest Artist of The Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta rehearses Don Quixote with Principal Artist Vadim Muntagirov.
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Carlos Acosta, Principal Guest Artist of The Royal Ballet, created his first work for the Company in 2013. He chose one of his favourite ballets - Marius Petipa's Don Quixote, a joyful adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes's classic novel. Acosta's production has proved itself a firm audience favourite, acclaimed for its breathtakingly virtuoso dancing, eye-popping designs by Tim Hatley and the sheer energy and exuberance of the production as a whole.
The adventures of the bumbling knight Don Quixote and his ever-faithful squire Sancho Panza have been the inspiration for countless ballets, of which Petipa's is one of the best loved. Acosta has danced the virtuoso role of Basilio many times, and brings that experience to his unique and vibrant vision of the story. Ludwig Minkus's score, created for Petipa, is full of Spanish flair and atmosphere. Don Quixote, with its famously bravura Act III pas de deux and infectious ebullience, is wonderfully entertaining.

[@KEMET1971]

This is the first time I've seen a royal ballet rehearsal where the dancer is really just learning the choreography ... not just perfecting the details.

[@irinachursina]

Love Vadim, apart from being an excellent dancer he is a beautiful human being as well, so humble and modest. Bless his soul!

[@marthajane6617]

Vadim (per previous remark.) This young man is wonderful,he is 25 years old and already a principal, no wonder he is so good, i love that he is with Carlos two outstanding gifts to ballet, and like Carlos said "Vadim is the future, what a wonderful gift to the art of ballet, i wish him the best because after looking at him dance on youtube i will be buying a ticket.

[@MillyLilMiss]

Vadim is the most amazing dancer, was lucky enough to see him in Manon...He is a Star!! Xx

[@TheMintaddiction]

Similarly just witnessed Vadim in Manon - truly a jewel of an artist.

[@lysjanvier]

vadim is amazing have such a huge crush on him!

[@marthajane6617]

His pupil is amazing, it is nice to see Carlos, I hope one day in Cuba they will have a school and Hall of dance named in his honor, it will be richly deserved.

[@ntricker]

Just seen Vadim in Manon and was blown away. I've seen him before and he is always wonderful but he just gets better and better not just with his dancing but with his acting and sheer stage presence. Amazing at such a young age.

[@ninaghiggini7686]

Love this clip, fabulous dancing form Vadim.

[@DuchessRococoPuff]

Vadim is just extraordinary, I’d love to see him perform live someday!

[@ryeishemmings5118]

Vadim is amazing and I love him so much.Have a crush on him😄😄

[@seetaabhiram9567]

Ŕq d2 e1 dddd

[@bloodandwinearered]

Those were quite the cupe jetes.

[@evanescencelife6373]

Carlos acosta is amazing

[@Mercurio_volante]

"Keep the flame alive". YEAH

[@user-ny7sm5vp4p]

Великолепный уч теьь и ученик! Обожаю Вадика,трудяга!❤

[@lc2296]

💯💯

[@ryeishemmings5118]

Love ballet😄😄I Want to be a ballerina like them One Day.My dream since young😄😄They look beautiful

[@sandriinne]

6:00 tho :o

[@marcosbarzagli]

❤

[@naomiballetodette]

I want to see a rehearsal of Vadim and Akane!

[@indydancer-ck8cn]

Why wasn't Acosta miked?? Couldn't understand him!! When he talked at the end though he said some great stuff!

[@jacobfulcher1083]

That is the hard part in ballet is playing a character while still executing excellent technique.

[@berglindjohannesdottir755]

Le falta la bomba cubana al mustagirov ese mui clasica la manana le flata jaja Carlos por siempre el mejoooorrrrrrrrr arriba cubaaaaaa

[@oasd540]

The ignorance and disrespect… de vergüenza.

[@lilronnyg5724]

I am kinda bothered how the guitar deosnt even relate to the dance with its music

[@valerier4789]

If you watch the ballet you will understand