Ballet and Dance Companies in Cuba
Find out everything about dance in Cuba, from information on some of the best Cuban companies to dance auditions in Cuba.
“Dance is like life. It exists as you’re flitting through it, and when it’s over, it’s done.”
Jerome Robbins
Cuba & Dance
In recent months, the National Ballet of Cuba has been in the spotlight after being honored as the best ballet company of the 21st century by the critics of Dance Europe magazine.
This award by the critics of Dance Europe magazine has placed the Cuban ballet in the world’s top spot, alongside companies such as the English Royal Ballet, the American Ballet Theater and the Paris Opera Ballet.
The National Ballet of Cuba, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, has been praised for its technical perfection and its classical elegance, as well as its ability to adapt to new styles.
In his work «Ballet in Cuba and the world», the Cuban professor and critic Luis Cabrera acknowledges the fundamental role that ballet has had in the country.
Cabrera says that «the history of ballet in Cuba is, in a way, the history of the country in the 20th century», and adds that «it is more than an art, ballet has been a social phenomenon.»
The Cuban ballet has been influenced by the great schools of the world.
In the 1930s and 1940s, the most important foreign teachers worked in Cuba and brought new styles and trends from Europe and the United States.
But the Cuban ballet has also had a great influence on the world of dance.
Dancers such as Alicia Alonso, Fernando Alvarez, Azari Plisetski and Alicia Markova have been highly appreciated by the public and critics around the world, while teachers such as Alicia Alonso and Alberto Alonso have trained some of the best dancers of our time.
This is how the Cuban ballet has become one of the most important schools in the world.
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Did you know that…?
Cuba is known for its folkloric dances, which are a mix of Spanish and African influences. The most popular Cuban dances are the rumba, salsa, and merengue.
The rumba is a Cuban dance that originated in the 19th century. It is a mix of African and Spanish influences, and is danced to Cuban music. The rumba is a lively dance that is often performed at weddings and other celebrations.
Salsa is a Cuban dance that originated in the 20th century. It is a mix of Cuban and African influences, and is danced to Cuban music. Salsa is a lively dance that is often performed at nightclubs and parties.
Merengue is a Cuban dance that originated in the 19th century. It is a mix of Spanish and African influences, and is danced to Dominican music. Merengue is a lively dance that is often performed at weddings and other celebrations.
The Best Dance Institutions in Cuba
Cuban National Ballet School dance compa
No.510 entre d y e el vedado cp 10400, Calzada, La Habana, Cuba
