Viengsay Valdes proposes dance unity for Alicia Alonso in Cuba
Viengsay Valdes proposes dance unity for Alicia Alonso in Cuba
Havana, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The director of the National Ballet of Cuba(BNC), Viengsay Valdes, has invited all dance companies in her country on Thursday to join the same purpose: paying tribute to great Alicia Alonso. A few days before Alonso s 100th birthday, her disciple is organizing a series of galas at the Grand Theater of Havana, which was named after the prima ballerina assoluta in 2005, but I would like no one to feel excluded, Valdes said.
The three performances, scheduled for December 18, 19 and 20, are not enough to work with all Cuban companies that breathe passion for dance, she told Prensa Latina.
ASHLAND Another holiday tradition in the area will be presented this week.
The Ashland Youth Ballet will perform The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Thursday; at 7 p.m. Friday; and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Paramount Arts Center.
Guest artist Llonnis Del Toro Cintra will perform the Sugar Plum Cavalier wth Sugar Plum Fairy Ella Detherage.
Del Toro Cintra of Kentucky Ballet Theatre, a native of Havana, Cuba, began dancing when he was 9 at the Fernando Alonso National Ballet School and participated in several national and international ballet competitions, obtaining a special mention and two silver medals.
âWith national and international credits behind the young dancer, he brings the artistry of the Cuban technique to our region,â said Maria Whaley, director of the Ashland Youth Ballet. âHis strength and stage presence models to young dancers, male and female, of the poise, grace and energy dance requires.â