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Ballet Revolución - Dance theater from Cuba

April 1, 2012

Wild, powerful, light, and leaping -- and classical at the same time. That's "Ballet Revolución" from Cuba, the newest export from the island of sugar cane and cigars.

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The weak country is still strong in dance training, and it wants to show that to the world. The ballet is a tightrope act between freedom and regimentation, as well as among Afro-Cuban rhythms, hip-hop, international pop, and classical ballet. And the highest Cuban powers have authorized it to use the word Revolution in its name.