"My lifestyle is my work"

Cesar Corrales exudes charisma like an exotic perfume. Dressed completely in black, which complements his jet-black hair and strong masculine features, his smile is natural and dazzling. During our conversation he is completely unguarded, his answers having the ring of total honesty, and he is unhesitating in responding to personal questions. In a long career of interviewing dancers, I have never met anyone so totally lacking reserve. He is a man who is happy in his own skin, the child of loving parents, who prefers to talk about his family rather than triumphing in the major classical roles of the Royal Ballet repertoire. Corrales has innate polish as a dancer. His skill is innate and unforced and whether playing Franz, Siegfried or Onegin his transcendent musicality informs every aspect ...