First Soloist
A First Soloist at The Royal Ballet with Italian-Japanese heritage, Luca Acri commands the classical repertoire with elegant precision, excelling in the lyrical demi-caractère roles that define the modern Royal Ballet male dancer.
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Defining moments and milestones
Luca Acri emerged from The Royal Ballet School in 2013 as a technically accomplished demi-caractère dancer, initially cast in corps and supporting roles before steadily claiming the classical and contemporary repertoire that now defines his artistry. His rise through the company ranks—from corps dancer to soloist to First Soloist—reflects both his technical refinement and his growing dramatic maturity, particularly evident in his acclaimed performances of Mercutio, Basilio, and Des Grieux. Today, he stands as one of the Royal Ballet's most versatile male dancers, equally at home in the classical precision of Petipa, the psychological complexity of MacMillan, and the contemporary innovation of Wheeldon.
First Soloist at The Royal Ballet, performing principal roles across the classical and contemporary repertoire including Basilio in *Don Quixote*, Mercutio in *Romeo and Juliet*, and Albrecht in *Giselle*
Acri-Horimoto Ballet Academy (Japan); La Scala Ballet School, Milan; The Royal Ballet Upper School (2010–2013)
Recordings featuring Luca Acri in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.