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Text: Cuba Newsroom 360
Cuban company Acosta Danza, directed by first dancer Carlos Acosta, is touring the UK with the 100% Cuban Show.
The work, which premiered last January at the Avellaneda Auditorium of the National Theater of Cuba, among its main attractions is the premiere of the Liberto by Raul Renço and Hebrido, a choreography by Norge Cedeño, with original music by Jenny Peña. Randy Araujo.
The proposal includes the works of Paysage, soudain, la nuit by Pontus Ledberg; Imbronta, by Maria Rovera, and end-to-end choreography based on Alexis Fernandez’s original idea.
Carlos Acosta alternates with the premiere of 100% Cubano with his work as artistic director of the Royal Birmingham Ballet (BRB), a prestigious company with which he is preparing to present the production of Don Quixote in the UK.
“We are mostly a touring company. I look forward to bringing Don Quixote to audiences across the UK. We hope we can leave a nightmare behind,” the famous dancer and director told Zonadeprensard, referring to two years of the pandemic that has forced cultural activities to stop in most countries. these two years.
“They worked hard; this is a ballet where the whole company needs to shine. I am so proud of the way everyone came together,” he said of Don Quixote.
Acosta is sure of the importance of culture and dance to restore spirituality after these difficult years around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Cuban artist has always insisted on increasing the diversity of dancers, performances, and languages in dance.
“I always look for talent from other parts of the world, especially from underserved countries like South America. We need representation in dance and on stage that reflects our eclectic society.”
Acosta considers his work with Acosta Danza still essential despite the fact that the Havana-based company is developing in challenging contexts.
“It is difficult for them to return home when they are infected with the epidemic. The dancer pointed out that it is a third world country that suffers from many financial and political difficulties.
“But for us artists, work is a haven. We are very good at immersing ourselves in dancing. Traveling the world, trying new things, keeps your mind occupied. Our art is our salvation,” he added.
After shows in the UK, Acosta Danza will perform in France to perform eight shows at the Chaillot Theater in Paris during the month of March.
Before that, the company will continue to defend its 100% Cuban position in the UK until March 5, a country whose dance floor has succumbed to the charm and talent of Acosta and has taken every part of his Cuban company with admiration.
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