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Cuban Cha-Cha-Chá: The Rhythm That Conquered Dance Floors Worldwide
The history of cha-cha-chá, created by Enrique Jorrín in 1950s Cuba. From Havana to the world with Orquesta América and Aragón.
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Cuban National Ballet: The School Alicia Alonso Gave the World
The history of Cuba's Ballet Nacional, founded by Alicia Alonso in 1948. From the Gran Teatro de La Habana to the world's greatest stages.
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Carlos Acosta Reinvents The Nutcracker with Cuban Flavor
The legendary Cuban dancer transforms the holiday classic with Nutcracker in Havana, fusing classical ballet with Afro-Cuban rhythms.
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Danzón: Cuba's National Dance That Conquered the World
From Matanzas to the Latin Grammys: the history of danzón and how Orquesta Faílde keeps Miguel Faílde's legacy alive.
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Malpaso Dance Company: Cubans Make History with Martha Graham
The Havana-based company becomes the first Cuban troupe to perform Martha Graham's work at New York's Joyce Theatre.