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Choreographer Rafael Bonachela comes to Cuba

Commissioned by a leading English dance organisation, DanceEast, in a project supported by The British Council and the Arts Council England East Artists' Workspace Residency Programme, Bonachela, has worked with Cuba's leading dance troupe Danza Contemporanea since April. The resulting Demo-n/Crazy is to premiere in Cuba and will go on to tour internationally in the new year. Read More

Danza Contemporánea de Cuba on Stage

Season in the Gran Teatro de La Habana (Havama Grand Theatre) through the world premiere of Demo- /Crazy , paying a tribute to the Vitier-García family. Read More

Carlos Acosta is in Cuba seeking his Afro-Cuban roots

Cuba's ballet dancer Carlos Acosta talks to Reuters during a rehearsal at Cuba's National Ballet school in Havana August 16, 2007. Acosta is in Havana rehearsing a show that mixes classical dance techniques and choreographies with Afro-Cuban drum rhythms and live music. Acosta, a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet since 2003, will take top dancers of Cuba's National Ballet to London in October for six performances of his program that promises to bring a distinct Cuban flavor and energy. Read More

Tendencia, defending our roots

Currently, the group is preparing their third CD, that will have a special release in important cities of Spain. Furthermore, the band will make a tour by the island next year, together with the Spanish group Fe de Ratas and the Venezuelan rock star Paul Gillman. Read More

Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus is Carlos Acosta

The company hasn't had a truly memorable Spartacus since Irek Mukhamedov threw off his shackles and flew. Now it has. Cuban Carlos Acosta. Read More

Gold medals for Cubas National Ballet Company

Alicia Alonso talks about her companys French season, she also spoke about the importance of the venues were they performed, including the Grand Palais of Paris, one of the most emblematic theatres of Paris Read More

Cuban dancers participate in International Ballet Encounter

The 2nd International Ballet Festival in the Middle of the World, held in Quito, Ecuador, honored the words of Cuban ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso, who said: "We want all the Americas to dance together". Read More

Havana's Carnival, the oldest popular festivity

Fantastic parades of skilful folk music dancers of comparsas - troupes of street bailadores performing spectacular choreographies - and congas. Havana visitors coming from all corners of the world mingle with its residents to enjoy the event. From Galiano street to Calle 23 people packed every open plaza, park anda areas specially decorated for the occasion. Read More

Lizt Alfonso Ballet opens New Zealand Arts Festival

Cuban dancers were personally congratulated by the Prime Minister. Read More

BailaenCuba II International Meeting for dancers and academies of salsa and casino dance

The participants will have the opportunity to dance live each day with the best Cuban orchestras as Los Van Van, NG la Banda, Charanga Habanera Read More

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