New York City Center presents ACOSTA DANZA as part of its ¡Adelante, Cuba! Festival, a celebration of the rich and vibrant artists of Cuba.
International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta—who has graced all the major stages with The Royal Ballet of London, American Ballet Theatre, and Houston Ballet—returned to his hometown of Havana and assembled the finest performers from the worlds of contemporary dance and classical ballet to form his own company, Acosta Danza.
Alrededor no hay nada
Choreographed by Goyo Montero
El Cruce sobre el Niágara
Choreographed by Marianela Boán
Nosotros
Choreographed by Raúl Reinoso
Features live musical accompaniment from cellist Cicely Parnas and pianist José Gavilondo
Mermaid
Choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Carlos Acosta himself performs in a new, lyrical duet about a tipsy encounter between strangers
Twelve
Choreographed by Jorge Crecis
A fast-paced frenzy that utilizes glow sticks, water bottles, and immaculate timing to explore the limits of the human body.
