Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Jessie Rahner Tucson Az — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:41:02 GMT

Music and Dance has always broke the ice projcted by bad politics and bring people together.Its a shame that any country has to be denied the joys of music and dance when it crosses all barriers and brings such joy

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Richard Larssen, San Felipe, BCN, Mexico — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:35:58 GMT

A well written article which kept my interest throughout. The return of a poor boy returning to his motherland a celebrated world recognized ballet dancer seems like abook or movie plot.

Bravo to you, Carlos Acosta.

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Alicia Sutton, Chester, PA. — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:27:05 GMT

I wish I could have seen that, I have always loved everything cultural. My godmother was from Cuba and she named me, Alicia. I would love to visit Cuba one day.

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Mario Rios Pinot NYC — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:56:05 GMT

I love Cuba...there are so many good things coming from Cuba. When will they come to liberal USA? We welcome and celebrate diversity.

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Fred Fuller, Milwaukee, WI. — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:36:39 GMT

As a trumpet player who went to Cuba with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra ten years ago, I would have to agree that the Cubans are welcoming and appreciative of U.S. artistic organizations. We played a concert for Cuban children and had people standing around outside waiting to catch a glimpse of us and hear our music.

Too bad that our government has (hopefully just in the past) made it so difficult for us to have contact with the Cubans. It was so wonderful to wander around Havana without and restriction by the Cuban government and to interact with the Cubans.

While I was skeptical about the trip at the beginning, by the end I was mesmerized.

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Carlos Soto,Charlotte,North Carolina — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:25:49 GMT

Yes,so many good things come from Cuba.But is sad that so many have to leave Cuba; to make dreams come true.Is a miracle that Carlos was able to come back to motherland and performe for his people and my people also.Im happy for him and the cubans that were there to see the ballet.Cuban government should be more open to cultural events and let other cubans go back to motherland and perform for the cuban people.

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Fred Fuller, Milwaukee, WI. — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:44:36 GMT

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Rolando from New York — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:41:52 GMT

What is missing in this article is that Alicia Alonso herself refused for years that this event happened. For several decades dancers in Cuba are asking for her to move aside and let new ideas into the Cuban National Ballet. That company is in completely decade. She lost her vision, literally, and artistically. Many generations de dancer have left the island in search of opportunities. Acosta is the best example.
Dancer as well a baseball players, doctors, and the people in general are under the absolute control of the government they are not free to deside what is good for them. When you hear about a Cuban dancer working in a foreign company is because Alicia Alonso authorized that with the condition the dancer most pay her a commission as an agent. That is the way thing works in Cuba.

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Miguel Zulueta, San Dieo, CA — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:21:51 GMT

As a Cuban born I am very proud of having such of leading dancer.
Hurray for Carlos Acosta!

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Miguel Zulueta — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:30:10 GMT

As a Cuban born, I am very proud of having such great ballet company as well as having a the greatest ballet dancer in the world today.

Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

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Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

Circles Robinson — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:47:41 GMT

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Diplomatic dance: U.K.'s Royal Ballet in Cuba

clive burton London England — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:34:33 GMT

By all accounts, a wonderful visit and hats off to Mr Acosta and Dame Monica for arranging it. However, once again our 'public service' broadcasters have missed a trick by not broadcasting highlights 'as live' for prime time viewing the next day.