Principal dancers Anette Delgado and Anyelo Montero will be responsible for closing this cycle of nine performances at National Theater, in homage to the legendary Alicia Alonso, on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the birth of this prima ballerina assoluta.

The box office proceeds from December 19 and 20 were donated by the company, a National Cultural Heritage institution, to the victims of Hurricane Melissa, as confirmed to Prensa Latina by the BNC’s general director, Viengsay Valdes.

Two renowned principal dancers, Anette Delgado and Dani Hernandez, shone once again with masterful artistry, while Yankiel Vazquez and Anyelo Montero showcased the evolution of their characters, and the younger dancers Laura Kamila, Nadila Estrada, and Alejandro Alderete debuted in the leading roles of Quiteria and Basilio.

On December 28 and 30, the Cuban National Ballet (BNC) was joined by two special guests: Argentinian Marianela Nunez and Cuban Patricio Reve.

Nenez is a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London, and Reve is a current guest artist with the British company and a principal dancer with the Queensland Ballet (Australia).

Both captivated the Cuban audience with charm, vibrant chemistry, and supreme technical mastery.

The BNC presents an adaptation of Don Quixote by Cuban dancers and teachers Marta Garcia and Maria Elena Llorente (under the artistic and choreographic direction of Alicia Alonso), a work that demands great virtuosity.

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