The Royal Ballet soloist on portraying Hermione in The Winter's Tale, taking a year out after surgery, and her dream role…Claire Calvert is a Royal Ballet soloist, admired for the lush texture of her dancing and for her portrayal of strong, sensual women. In 2013 she injured herself so seriously her career was in the balance. After surgery, and a year of physical therapy, she returned to the stage. On 16 April she …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:00AM on April 10, 2016