The unique style of Cuban ballet is galvanizing the world of dance in the United States; Europe; Latin America; and beyond. This lavishly illustrated book explores the history of Cuban ballet first by focusing on the life and career of the indomitable Alicia Alonso. Then it tells of the many young dancers in the Cuban diaspora who are changing the face of ballet in the 21st Century: Lorena Feijoo; Lorna Feijoo; Joan Boada; Taras Domitro; Jose Manuel Carreno; Rolando Sarabia; and Carlos Acosta to name but a few.While focusing on the artistry and spirit of Cuban dancers; both within and out of Cuba; Octavio Roca pulls no punches but deftly explores the political realities artists face in Cuba and the reasons so many have to leave their beloved home to reach their full potential; taking their grace; beauty; strength; and style with them. Cubas loss has become the worlds gain. And the gripping tales of these beautiful Cuban dancers reads like a novel that happens to be true.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Moliere Would Have Loved This TranslationBy Ralph WhiteThis play is a treat to read. and I cant wait to see it performed. Moliere. however. must share the spotlight with the translator. Richard Wilbur. who shows an elegant flair for conversational prose. The contemporary American reader lives in a land of waning religiosity. yet one in which theocracy is ironically gaining influence in national politics. It is in this context that we have to smile. if not laugh. when Don Juan says."Its no longer shameful to be a dissembler; hypocrisy is now a fashionable vice and all the fashionable vices pass for virtues. The part of the God-fearing man is the best possible role to play nowadays. and in our present society the hypocrites profession has extraordinary advantages. Its an art whose dishonesty always goes unchallenged...The hypocrite. by means of pious pretenses. attaches himself to the devout. and anyone who then assails him is set upon by a great phalanx of the godly...The true believers are easily hoodwinked by the false...I cant tell you how many men I know who. by means of a feigned devotion. have glossed over the sins of their youth. wrapped themselves in the cloak of religion. and in that holy disguise are now free to be the worst of scoundrels!"s rules prohibit me from disclosing the ending. though it has been known for some 331 years. but I will tell you that it leaves Don Juans valet. Sganarelle. wondering how hell ever get his back pay.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Warning!!!! Please read this warning. Not complete version!!!!!By Dennis McEldowneyWarning !!!!!! Please read this warning. I bought this book for my girlfriend who has a Masters in Literature. She loves Don Juan. This is not the full book. This starts with cantos vii which is about half way through the story. I read all the reviews about how wonderful the story is and that may be true but this is only the second half. I dont understand why they dont say that in the description. For all the five star reviews. you know this is only half the story right? was great and I returned this book with no problems but still it was very disappointing.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Exquisite leather-bound Easton Press editionBy Z HayesLord Byrons "Don Juan" is a satiric poem that portrays Don Juan in a role reversal from the original; in Byron work. Don Juan is easily beguiled by women and not the other way around. "Don Juan" is considered an epic satire. and is arguably the best of Byrons works. containing 16.000 lines of verse. Unfortunately. Byron was not able to finish the 17th canto. due to his death in 1824.This 1971 Easton Press edition is bound in gorgeous green leather with gilt edging. gold accented designs on the cover and back. moire endpapers. and a satin ribbon page marker. However. the highlight here is the fact that this edition is a re-creation of the 1943 limited edition. and contains a series of illustrations by the internationally renowned artist Hugo Steiner-Prag. Steiner-Prag perfectly captures the mocking tone that is a hallmark of Byrons satiric masterpiece. Even the typefaces in this edition stay faithful to the 1943 limited edition. The actual text is derived from Baskervilles 18th century design. The canto headings are in Sylvan type. and the running heads. canto numerals. and picture captions are in romantic Linoscript. In all .the effects are truly outstanding and makes this one of the most beautiful editions published by The Easton Press and would enhance any collectors library.
