What does an encounter with the unexpected feel like for artists or audiences? How do choreographers surprise themselves? David Jays asks daring dance makers about the art of the unknown.

Mayara Magri is a Principal with the Royal Ballet and now the commissioned choreographer for The Fonteyn in São Paulo. The Brazilian ballerina discusses her passion for dance and creating her new solos.

Goodbye spotlight, hello Power Point: Alexander Campbell, the Royal Ballet Principal, is the RAD’s new Artistic Director. He tells David Jays that he’s excited for the role ahead.

From gold medallist at the Genée to choreographer at the Fonteyn – the Royal Ballet’s Valentino Zucchetti tells David Jays about creating work.

David Hallberg – star dancer, now artistic director of the Australian Ballet – tells David Jays about surviving bullying, being the boss and why dance still compels him.

Tim Arthur has worked in theatre, publishing and finance – now he’s the RAD’s Chief Executive. Learn about his love of the arts – and unexpected dancing past.

Carlos Acosta’s life would have been very different without ballet. He is committed to sharing the artform – as artistic director of Birmingham Royal Ballet and through a new partnership with the RAD.

Dance Gazette invites RAD National Directors to put questions to Luke Rittner as he prepares to stand down as Chief Executive.

American writer Brandon Taylor: brilliant young novelist and ballet nerd.