Marianela Nuñez reflects on 30 years with the Royal Ballet

Marianela Nuñez, a principal ballerina with the Royal Ballet, celebrates three decades at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. In an interview, she discusses her enduring passion for ballet, her career highlights including stardom and comic timing, and the physical demands of her profession. Nuñez, who joined the company in 1994, has become one of its most celebrated dancers, known for her versatility and stamina. She reflects on the challenges of maintaining a long career in ballet and her inability to let go of the art form she fell in love with.