Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades

Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis. Once ...
The New York Times

For Many Cuban Ballet Dancers, Forging a Path Forward Means Leaving

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by As the country’s economy falters, members of the storied Cuban National Ballet have sought and found work in companies abroad. By Nina Strochlic When ...
Reuters

Cubans keep salsa tradition alive with neighborhood lessons

HAVANA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Until recently, 26-year-old Cuban Alejandro Beltran was among a rare breed of Cubans with two left feet. That embarrassing predicament, he said, led him to seek out salsa ...
Seattle Times

For many Cuban ballet dancers, forging a path forward means leaving

When she was just 3 years old, Carolina Rodríguez was captivated by the ballerinas in a Cuban television show called “Eternal Dance.” She set her sights high, entering the government-run Cuban ...