News Story
Following Company Class today, Director Carlos Acosta joined us in the studio to announce a number of well-deserved promotions.
Congratulations to the following dancers who have been promoted this season: Yasiel Hodelín Bello has been promoted to First Soloist; Rosanna Ely, Ryan Felix, Haoliang Feng and Mason King have been promoted to Soloist; and Amelia Thompson has
been promoted to First Artist.
Many congratulations to them all on this well-deserved recognition of their achievements.
Carlos on Yasiel...
Yasiel’s performances of Nutcracker Prince and Basilio (Don Quixote) were particularly impressive this season. A truly gifted dancer Yasiel’s artistry is rapidly developing. I very much look forward to his performances in Swan Lake and Maiden of Venice next season. I am delighted to promote Yasiel to First Soloist.
Carlos on Rosanna...
Rosanna has developed beautifully as an artist. Her positive demeanour, commitment and team-working spirit are evident throughout her work. Most notably, she excelled as Clara (The Nutcracker), Rose Fairy (The Nutcracker), Kitri’s Friend (Don Quixote) and most recently, the Pas de Quatre (The Sleeping Beauty) at the Sir Peter Wright Centenary Celebration.
Carlos on Mason...
Over the last season in particular, Mason has truly excelled and demonstrated tremendous potential, especially in roles such as the Nutcracker Prince, Basilio and Espada (Don Quixote), not forgetting the many other roles he has performed. I am delighted to promote Mason to Soloist.
Carlos on Ryan...
Ryan’s strength and versatility - in the many soloist and corps de ballet roles he has performed - is truly impressive. Ryan has shone particularly brightly as Lead Gypsy, and Espada (Don Quixote), Death (The Green Table) not forgetting his performance in Pas de Quatre (The Sleeping Beauty) at the Sir Peter Centenary Celebration. I am delighted to promote Ryan to Soloist.
Carlos on Haoliang...
Haoliang has given several seasons of consistently strong performances, excelling in all the roles he has performed. He performed in every single performance of Don Quixote earlier in the year, most notably as Espada, and not forgetting his excellent Nutcracker Prince. I am delighted to promote Haoliang to Soloist.
Carlos on Amelia...
Amelia has demonstrated reliability and continues to deliver consistently high standards, most notably in the roles of Snow Fairy (The Nutcracker), Rose Fairy (The Nutcracker) , Queen of the Dryads and Mercedes (Don Quixote).
