Cuba's National Ballet School director warns crises may harm future dancers

In Cuba, despite months of nightly blackouts, water shortages, and scarce food, the National Ballet School in Havana continues to train about 178 students daily. Students like 14-year-old Roxana Pérez de La Mora travel long distances to pursue their dream of becoming prima ballerinas. The school's director, Dani Hernández, who also stars in the Cuban National Ballet, worries the crisis could affect a generation of dancers and other professionals. Ballet remains a source of national pride, as shown by a packed gala performance in August.

Cuba's National Ballet School director warns crises may harm future dancers
Published Sep 29, 2026
entertainment art Latin America
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