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Acosta Danza 100% Cuban, UK tour 9 February – 5 March 2022

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 23/09/202130/12/2021

International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta’s critically acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza has garnered an unrivalled reputation for…

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Sands Films screening: Yuli , Tues 21 September 2021, London and online

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 09/09/202115/10/2021

In collaboration with Cuba Solidarity Campaign North London and London Socialist Film Co-op, Sands Film…

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Curated by Carlos – Triple Bill – 4-6 November 2021, London

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 24/06/202130/12/2021

Birmingham Royal Ballet presents a tantalising triple bill, including two recently premiered works and the…

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  • Cuban Dance

Carlos Acosta announces performances of his show ‘On Before’ in UK theatres from July

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 03/05/202109/09/2021

Carlos Acosta has announced live performances of his show ‘On Before’ at the Norwich Theatre Royal for July, launching a…

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  • Cuban Dance

Cuban Carlos Acosta receives Dance Magazine award in US

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 23/09/202023/09/2020

Dance Magazine, from the US, on 23 September recognized the solid international career of top…

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Carlos Acosta begins his new role as director of Birmingham Royal Ballet

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 15/01/202004/08/2020

In January 2020 Carlos began his first day at work as director of Birmingham Royal…

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Win tickets to see Acosta Danza in London this November

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 10/11/201929/01/2020

We have a hot pair of tickets to give away to see Acosta Danza, Carlos…

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  • Cuban Dance

Carlos Acosta on the extraordinary legacy of Alicia Alonso

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 20/10/201904/08/2020

Cuban dancer and director Carlos Acosta highlighted the extraordinary legacy of  Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso,…

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  • Cuban Dance

Acosta Danza: 28 October 2019 – 11 April 2020, UK tour

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 01/08/201919/05/2020

Following an exceptional career, acclaimed international ballet superstar Carlos Acosta brings his newly established company,…

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  • Cuban Dance

Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story film goes on national release – check where you can see it

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 20/03/201919/12/2020

The film inspired by the life of Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta will be released…

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  • Cuban Dance

Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta nominated for a Goya Award

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 14/12/201804/08/2020

By ACN Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta has just been nominated for the Goya Prize, awarded…

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  • Cuban Dance

Dreaming big: interview with Carlos Acosta about new film ‘Yuli’

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 10/12/201804/08/2020

Carlos Acosta talked with Cuban media Juventud Rebelde about his new film Yuli being presented…

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Screenwriter of Carlos Acosta film ‘Yuli’ blasts US blockade in awards speech

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  • Posted on 18/10/201804/08/2020

The British scriptwriter Paul Laverty, who won the screenplay award at the San Sebastian Film…

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Happy International Workers Day 1 May! Here are some great Cuban graphic posters from the 1970s produced to mark the day, courtesy of Jose Marti national library archive in Havana.
A great loss for Cuban culture today with the news Jose Luis Cortes, well-loved Cuban musician and music innovator, leader of 90s dance music group NG Ia Banda and architect of timba, has passed away at the age of 70 in Havana. RIP El Tosco
UK tour 8 April - 21 May - Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas pairs up with his former mentor, grammy-nominated Eduardo Martin, both amazing Cuban acoustic guitarists to perform their own mix of jazz, flamenco, pop, Afro and traditional Cuban pieces.
Thursday 28 April London - UK Premiere of new feature film Mambo Man, set in Bayamo in rural eastern Cuba, with Cuban actors, the story follows the highs and lows of a local entrepreneur. Part moral tale, part musical showcase, you can’t resist the sumptuous cinematography and country music.
Catch a screening 19 April with Cuba Solidarity Brighton UK of 'Herencia’ (Inheritance) (2019) Director Ana Hurtado. A documentary by a Spanish filmmaker focusing on Cuba’s African heritage, with interviews with Cuban writers, artists, musicians and dancers.
London Tuesday 12 April 8pm - Cuban cinema fans can catch a special screening of the 1978 Cuban feature film ‘El Brigadista’ by director Octavio Cortazar, which centres on the trials and tribulations of a 15 year old sent to teach people in the countryside during the Literacy Campaign across the island in 1961. In person and online - book your places now. Hosted by @sandsfilmscinemaclub and Cuba Solidarity Campaign North London.

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