Dance

Díaz-Canel congratulates dancers who broke world record in Cuba

Published on: May 6, 2024
10:13

Havana, May 6 (Prensa Latina) President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday celebrated the world record achieved in Cuba by a giant Rueda de Casino (Casino round dance), in which 2,946 dancers participated in 142 rounds of that popular dance.

Cuba: National Folkloric Ensemble celebrates its first performance

Published on: May 4, 2024
14:35

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban National Folkloric Company (CFNC) is celebrating its 62nd anniversary with the premiere of Comunidad (Community) at the Avellaneda Hall of the National Theater on Saturday.

O’Farrill Pacheco receives National Dance 2024 Award in Cuba

Published on: April 20, 2024
10:52

Havana, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban dancer and choreographer Alfredo O'Farrill Pacheco received on Saturday the National Dance 2024 Award. After having evaluated the trajectory of the eight nominees, the jury decided unanimously to award the prize to O’Farrill Pacheco, a figure of folkloric dance, artistically alias Papa Shango.

Tickets for National Ballet of Cuba sold out in Spain

Published on: April 6, 2024
08:42

Oviedo, Spain Apr 6 (Prensa Latina) A poster at the box office increased expectations, “sold out,” and the ovations confirmed the success of the premiere of the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) in Spain.

Havana to host fair of popular rhythms and dances

Published on: March 20, 2024
00:15

Havana, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The Son, Ritmos y Bailes Populares Fair, a commercial and dance event to be held in Havana from May 2 to 5, is being organized as a prelude to the world's largest Rueda de Casino (a popular dance).

National Ballet of Cuba convenes International Summer Workshop

Published on: February 2, 2024
00:15

Havana, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Dance Department of the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), directed by Viengsay Valdés, convened an International Summer Workshop on technique, style, and interpretive concepts in this Cuban school.

Cuba’s social chronicle in Van Van Mode

Published on: December 27, 2023
00:15

Havana, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's flagship popular orchestra has a new album "Modo Van Van" (Van Van Mode), which already circulating in the country. It is a production coupled with modern times, without losing the essence of 'songo' and dance music.

Cuba to host World Meeting of Dancers and Dance Academies

Published on: November 17, 2023
00:15

Havana, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) The 17th World Meeting of Casino and Salsa Dancers and Dance Academies will be held in this capital from November 19 to 24, and will be dedicated to Enrique Jorrín.

Books highlight Cuban prima ballerina Alicia Alonso’s life and work

Published on: October 21, 2023
13:00

Havana, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) The traditional Book Fair on Madera Street in Havana's historic center paid tribute on Saturday to prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso in the 75th anniversary of the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC).

Carlos Acosta announces new tour of UK and US

Published on: October 11, 2023
00:30

London, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Renowned Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta and Norwich Theater will make the 2024 On Before tour of the United Kingdom and the United States.

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