<p><span></span>Acosta was also recently featured in <em><a href="https://www.pointemagazine.com/carlos-acosta-biopic-2604596192.html" target="_self">Yuli</a></em><a href="https://www.pointemagazine.com/carlos-acosta-biopic-2604596192.html" target="_self"></a>, a biopic inspired by his life, which has been making the rounds at international festivals and premieres in London this spring. </p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-youtube">
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</p><p>Originally called Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet, BRB was established as the touring sister company of the Royal Ballet. In 1990 the company relocated to Birmingham and changed its name, though it has maintained its emphasis on touring. "My ambition is to build on its classical traditions, to expand its repertoire and to reach out to new and more diverse audiences," said Acosta in a statement. "I want to define what it is to be a world leading classical ballet company in the 21st century."<br></p>
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