In 1953 , he joined the main company , the Sadler 's Wells Ballet ( later the Royal Ballet ) , as a soloist .
In 1953 , he began performing at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden .
In 1953 , he joined the main company , the Sadler 's Wells Ballet ( later the Royal Ballet ) , as a soloist and began performing at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden .