The National Ballet of Cuba continues its season in the year of its 75th anniversary

With a gala dedicated to the Cuban television program La danza eterna, the second week of performances of the National Ballet of Cuba will begin on July 13 in the Avellaneda Hall of the National Theater of Cuba.

The emblematic dance institution, Cultural Heritage of the Nation, wants to pay tribute to the program of the Educational Channel, precisely next Thursday, the 20th anniversary of its first broadcast.

In addition, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Union of Journalists of Cuba will be celebrated on Friday, July 14, also at 7:00 p.m., according to Mauricio Abreu, director of press and public relations for the prestigious group, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The attractive program will include two works by the British choreographer Ben Stevenson O.B.E., Bartók Concerto and Britten Pas de Deux, both of which premiered with great success last week, as well as two emblematic pieces of Cuban choreography: Carmen by Alberto Alonso and Tarde en la siesta by Alberto Méndez, which this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of its world premiere.

Also included are the ballets End of Time by Ben Stevenson O.B.E. and Espartaco (Dúo de amor) by Azari Plisetsky. All works will be performed by the principal dancers, soloists and corps de ballet of the Cuban company.

Performances of the National Ballet of Cuba at the Teatro Nacional de Cuba take place Thursday through Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the Teatro Nacional de Cuba box office, Paseo y 39, near Plaza de la Revolución in Havana, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Translated by Luis E. Amador Dominguez