Inside the Carlos Acosta Dance Foundation: Ballet Class

The Carlos Acosta International Dance Foundation reflects the power of art to transform lives, inspired by Carlos Acosta’s journey from Havana to the world stage. Rooted in a commitment to access and opportunity, the Foundation supports talented young dancers by providing high-quality dance education and pathways for artistic and personal development. This experience highlights the Foundation’s role in strengthening local communities through the arts while fostering meaningful cultural exchange between Cuban dancers and the international community. Visitors gain insight into how dance serves as a vehicle for creativity, empowerment, and global connection

What you’ll do:

• Participate in a professionally led ballet class alongside local dancers, focusing on technique, discipline, and artistic expression.

• Learn classical ballet fundamentals through guided instruction led by professional Cuban dance educators.

• Observe how ballet training serves as a technical foundation for many of Cuba’s leading dancers and companies.

• Engage in a shared studio setting alongside local dancers, fostering direct cultural and artistic exchange.

• Support independent arts education while gaining insight into the discipline, structure, and daily training of Cuban ballet professionals.

How you're supporting the community: This class directly supports the local community by engaging Cuban dance instructors and students within a professional training environment that relies on arts education for its sustainability. Participation helps strengthen local dance institutions, supports artistic livelihoods, and reinforces cultural exchange that contributes to the social and creative life of Havana.

Special Notes

• This experience is OFAC compliant certified by Cuba Travel Services.

• Activities are subject to change without notice and may be substituted if not available.