A Letter From Calvin Royal III

The Luxury Collection hotels and resorts are intrinsically connected to their respective destinations — each inspiring a thousand stories tied to the transformative experiences that make each locale unforgettable. We wanted to tell these stories through the lens of a diverse range of voices that resonate with our traveler. In our “A Letter From” series, we hear from dancers, artists, chefs, and more as they share their views on travel, how travel influences their craft, and vice-versa. By telling these stories, we hope to highlight the transformative nature of travel with The Luxury Collection and encourage travelers to write their own inspiring stories with us.

In our first video of this series, we followed Calvin Royal III, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, to London where he stayed at The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, while training with the Royal Ballet in preparation for an upcoming role. Between footage of his time at The Wellesley, rehearsals at the Royal Opera House, and a retreat to the countryside at The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire, Calvin reflects on travel and dance — and the connection between the two.