Dance of the Matadors, Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)

Ryoichi Hirano as Espada and Laura Morera as Mercedes perform Dance of the Matadors with members of The Royal Ballet in Carlos Acosta's production of Don Quixote.

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.

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[luigimgallo]

The ethnic variety of these dancers is so refreshing.

[yukileng]

Mr.Hirano’s performance is so powerful 😍

[kiztorres]

He's such a great dancer. Lucky to have watch him raise through the rankings to the top over the years at the RB. (Incidentally...He's such a hunk!)

[fabi]

This video is a feast for my eyes, love Hirano's dramatic yet powerful performances

[clivemiguel]

Truly spectacular and Ryoichi Hirano is mesmerising. Thank you, and saludos from sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

[КлараАкылбаева]

Великолепное исполнение!!! Наконец-то я узнала, кто исполняет роль тореадора.

[yasminchecon]

Laura did a very good job as Mercedes!!! Love it

[jazmineiscoool]

I saw the first cinema relay for this a few years ago and finally got to watch it in person twice in Washington DC this summer! I love the Royal Ballet! Someday I'll see them in London!

[art.demirjian]

Remarkable dance! Every each of them along with their amazing musical talent - They allowing me to feel good about Life and Mankind.

[nellieken]

I would love to see a ballet production in person

[art.demirjian]

What an amazing precision with music! Bravo.
🍷👍🌟😊♥️

[BF-rvyz]

GREAT!!!! I WANT TO SEE IT FULL PLEASE

[eleonoracha]

Bellissimo😻😻👑💎💎💎❤❤❤ e la cosa Bella é Che si vede che i ballerini si divertono !!!!

[susanbascavile]

Ah the lovely Laura Morea beautiful, expressive, dancer wonderful !