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Steven McRae: Should ballet do more for young dancers?

Mishal Husain speaks to Steven McRae, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London. How does he want his profession to change to look after a younger generation?

Mishal Husain speaks to Steven McRae, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London. He had a meteoric rise to the top, defying serious injuries along the way. At 38, he’s still in the game, beyond the age when most ballet dancers retire. How does he want his profession to change to look after a younger generation?

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