37 min
Artists in Diaspora: Cuba’s Daughter Claudia Hilda Contemporary Dance Artist The Dance Lens Hosted by Cynthia Dragoni
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In conversation with principal dancer Claudia Hilda. She is a Cuban dance artist, choreographer and director. We’ll talk about her journey and the influence of Cuban politics on dance and dancers.
Today the National Ballet of Cuba, in it’s 75th year is one of the best ballet institutions in the world, developing and occasionally exporting some of the top dancers in the world including Fernando Bujones and of course the revered Carlos Acosta.
What about contemporary dance in Cuba?
There is also a national contemporary dance school and company founded around the same time as National Ballet of Cuba in 1959. Similar to traditional big state ballet schools, it integrates academics into the studies and the students come out with full degrees. The dance training is a mix of contemporary, classical ballet, modern and folk styles.
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In conversation with principal dancer Claudia Hilda. She is a Cuban dance artist, choreographer and director. We’ll talk about her journey and the influence of Cuban politics on dance and dancers.
Today the National Ballet of Cuba, in it’s 75th year is one of the best ballet institutions in the world, developing and occasionally exporting some of the top dancers in the world including Fernando Bujones and of course the revered Carlos Acosta.
What about contemporary dance in Cuba?
There is also a national contemporary dance school and company founded around the same time as National Ballet of Cuba in 1959. Similar to traditional big state ballet schools, it integrates academics into the studies and the students come out with full degrees. The dance training is a mix of contemporary, classical ballet, modern and folk styles.
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Join my email list here for program and live class updates
37 min