Cuba celebrates global talent at the 25th Ballet Festival in Havana

30 Oct 2016 1:51 PM IST

The competition is held every two years.

The festival, held every two years, runs from Oct. 28 - Nov. 6, with 20 performances and several world premieres (Photo: AP)
U.S. ballet student Madison Hendricks, from California, stretches just before a class at the headquarters of the National Ballet of Cuba in Havana (Photo: AP)
Alicia Alonso Sample commemorative stamps are displayed ahead of the 25th International Ballet Festival (Photo: AP)
Spectators gather at the Alicia Alonso National Theatre for the 25th International Ballet Festival (Photo: AP)
The festival allows people to witness the best in dance and celebrates the level Cuban ballet has risen to (Photo: AP)
Alicia Alonso Cuba's Prima Ballerina Alicia Alonso arrives for the launch of a commemorative stamp, featuring her image (Photo: AP)
A ballet dancer performs during class at the National Ballet of Cuba headquarters in Havana (Photo: AP)

The festival, held every two years, runs from Oct. 28 - Nov. 6, with 20 performances and several world premieres (Photo: AP)

The competition is held every two years.