Laura Morera is a white woman. She is front centre stage in a long, white dress. Her brown hair is tied in a bun. She is wearing ballet shoes. The other performers are behind her, applauding her.

Laura Morera being applauded on stage.

Photo: The Royal Ballet

Changing Faces

Principal dancer to retire from The Royal Ballet

Robin Cantrill-Fenwick
2 min read

Following 27 years in post, Principal Dancer LAURA MORERA is to retire from The Royal Ballet. 

Born in Madrid, Morera trained locally before joining The Royal Ballet School aged 11. She was promoted to Principal Dancer in 2007. 

Director of The Royal Ballet, KEVIN O’HARE, said it’s difficult to think of any part of the repertory that Morera “hasn’t enriched”. 

“Her fantastic facility across different styles has made her a wonderful fit for both classical and modern repertory, and the vivid theatrical qualities that infuse her every performance have been an inspiration for choreographers,” he added.

Morera commented: “From the moment I first performed with The Royal Ballet in Swan Lake aged 12, I saw how great and deeply moving this art form could be and fell in love with the Company and the British style. I knew then that this was where I wanted to develop as an artist,” 

“I feel grateful to have worked with so many incredible individuals throughout my career who are not only great at their craft but who have shown me such kindness, love and support during the more challenging times. I have loved every moment of the journey.”