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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Carlos Acosta salutes the crowd with his daughter Aila Acostaduring his final curtain call after performing 'Carmen' for the last time at The Royal Opera House on November 12, 2015 in London, England. Born and raised in Havana, Carlos joined The Royal Ballet in 1998 and was promoted to his current role in 2003. During his 17 years with the Company he has danced many roles in the classical repertoire, from La Fille mal Gardee, to Giselle and Manon. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for the Royal Ballet)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12:  Carlos Acosta salutes the crowd with his daughter Aila Acostaduring his final curtain call after performing 'Carmen' for the last time at The Royal Opera House on November 12, 2015 in London, England. Born and raised in Havana, Carlos joined The Royal Ballet in 1998 and was promoted to his current role in 2003. During his 17 years with the Company he has danced many roles in the classical repertoire, from La Fille mal Gardee, to Giselle and Manon.  (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for the Royal Ballet)