Cuban Ballet

Roca, Octavio

ISBN 10: 1423607589 / ISBN 13: 9781423607588

Published by Gibbs M. Smith Inc, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cuban Ballet
• Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1423607589
• ISBN 13: 9781423607588
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1340 grams

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Synopsis

The unique style of Cuban ballet is galvanizing the world of dance in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and beyond. This beautifully illustrated book explores the history of Cuban ballet by focusing on the life and career of the indomitable Alicia Alonso. It also spotlights many of the young dancers who are changing the face of ballet with their superb technique, impeccable work ethic, and spectacular performances: Lorena Feijoo, Lorna Feijoo, Joan Boada, Taras Domitro, Jose Manuel Carreo, Rolando Sarabia, and Carlos Acosta to name but a few.

While focusing on the artistry and spirit of Cuban dancers, both within and out of Cuba, Octavio Roca deftly explores the political realities artists face in Cuba and why so many need to leave their beloved home to reach their full potential, taking their grace, beauty, strength, and style with them. Cuba's loss has become the worlds gain.

A widely respected authority on the arts, Roca has served on the juries of dozens of international festivals and performing arts competitions, including the International Ballet Festival in Havana, his native city. Octavio Roca studied at Emory University and Georgetown University, has taught philosophy at the University of Miami and Barry University, and is now chair of the Arts and Philosophy Department at Miami Dade College. He lives in Miami Beach.

About the Author

Octavio Roca has been a music, dance, and theater critic for The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, and the Miami New Times. He is the author of Scotto:, More Than A Diva, Prologue to Greatness, and Dance:A Constantly Evolving Tradition. His works for the stage include commissioned translations of Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale, Mascagni's Our Friend Fritz, Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice, and Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, as well as the original libretto for Lucia Hwong's The Unwelcome Rhythm of Your Pulse.