Magia de la Danza April 27, 2010

As one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world, Ballet Nacional de Cuba is renowned for taking classical Western ballets and invigorating them with the vivid passion at the heart of Cuba. On this first UK tour, the Company will perform two programmes accompanied by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Magia de la Danza – This stunning mixed bill brings together extracts from seven of the Company’s most famous ballet classics including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Swan Lake.

Featuring a full orchestra plus special guest appearances from Carlos Acosta on the Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Giselle – Initially choreographed by Coralli and Perrot and revised by Petipa in 1884, Giselle is one of the world’s best loved ballets, following the story of a fragile peasant girl and her enduring love for her prince, even after her tragic death.

“Technical fireworks with brilliant charm and awesome ease” Daily Telegraph

Read the Guardian’s Sanjoy Roy’s Step-by-step guide to dance: Ballet Nacional de Cuba.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/mar/16/dance-ballet-nacional-de-cuba

AGE GUIDANCE: All Ages

Alicia Alonso, Artistic Director of Ballet Nacional de Cuba, will hold a Question and Answer Session following the performance on Tuesday 27 April.

Official Website: http://www.idfb.co.uk/whats-on/magia-de-la-danza