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Inside a Cuban Dance School

We go camera in hand to the Alejo Carpentier Dance School in Havana. It’s one of the many such institutions where Cuba’s reknown and newer dance troupes draw their talent. (29 photos)

On some of my visits to Cuba, I passed through the port city of Manzanillo, situated on the southerly sole of the island in Granma province. I’ve enjoyed strolling along this city’s malecón photographing the iconic architecture in the city’s central plaza. (20 photos)

Cuban Gold/silversmiths at Havana Fair

The Pauyet artists/artisans group, one of our country’s most recognized for the consistency and the excellence of their creations, are showing their artwork at the International Crafts Fair (FIART-2012) which runs through December 23rd. (24 fotos)

Latin American Art at Havana Film Fest

Some of the most representative figures of Latin American visual arts lead us on a journey through the evolution of art, from conventional demonstrations to installations and videos. The works being presented are from the Wifredo Lam Center for Contemporary Art, (11 photos)

Between the Brush, the Sword and the Light

“He’s not a well-known painter,” my friend said, “but the artist’s work is very interesting. Cesar Towie does cityscapes in watercolors.” This made me think old cars and views of the Capitolio Building or the Cathedral. However his work is of “ruins, shored up buildings, structures virtually destroyed.” (17 photos)

Fito Paez, Los Van Van and Silvio at the Havana Film Festival

When the 34th Havana Film Festival officially opened earlier this week it was a night to remember. The highly popular argentine singer Fito Paez joined with the Cuban dance band par excellence, Los Van Van, to delight the audience at the Karl Marx Theater in the capital. A documentary film on Cuban singer/songwriter Silvio Rodriguez was the evening’s cinema presentation. (19 photos)

Julieta Venegas at Her Cuba Concert

The Avellaneda Hall of the National Theatre of Havana was packed this past Monday night with people anxious to see and hear the popular Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas. She was preceded by Cuban artists such as troubadour Santiago Feliu and singer Rochy Ameneiro. (15 photos)

A Strange Town in Far Western Cuba

Imagine my surprise when I got to El Cayuco, the westernmost Cuban town, to find an infestation of elaborately painted public signs all over the place. I had been on my way to the Guanahacabibes Protected Area in Pinar del Rio province. (20 photos)

Women in Cuba, Everyday Life

We take a look at a selection of Cuban women going about their daily lives, shopping and selling, getting around, working, conversing etc. Some of them are people you may have seen while in Havana. (26 photos)

Recalling Havana’s Ballet Festivals

It’s been over two years since I visited the “Grand Theater of Havana.” It’s the home of the Cuban National Ballet and the place where I had the opportunity to come face to face with dance (me – someone who can’t even do an old danzon step). (33 photos)