Synopsis World-class Cuban ensemble Danza Contemporanea de Cuba celebrates 50 years of dance excellence with its first ever major UK tour. Rarely seen outside its native country, this company of 21 dancers brings the heat and passion of Cuba to the stage with an eclectic mix of contemporary and classical dance fused with Afro-Caribbean and Spanish styles. With some of the world's finest dancers and international guest choreographers in the mix - including dance superstar Rafael Bonachela - from the heat of Cuba comes the heart of dance! Danza Contemporanea de Cuba returns following its first hugely popular visit in 2010. For these performances audiences will be treated to a triple bill of works including a rare opportunity to see the stand-out hit of 2010's programme, George Cespedes' Mambo 3XXI, and the world premiere of a piece by renowned choreographer Itzik Galili. In 2010, Mambo 3XXI was nominated for both an Olivier Award and a TMA Award, while critics compared C?spedes to a young Twyla Tharp and declared the piece to be "an exhilarating, large-scale triumph" (The Times).
Closed 23 June 96 to October 98 for a £48million refurbishment. On 3 Jun 1683 a Mr Sadler opened a pleasure garden at a country spring, this became known as Sadler's Wells. A wooden stage, later enclosed, there was known as Miles' Musik House. Theatre started in 1753. In 1765 a new theatre was opened. For a period it was the Aquatic Theatre with a floodable tank on stage, reverting to its current name in 1844. Closed in 1878 (had been a skating rink and a boxing ring). Re-opened 1879. Closed in 1906. Lilian Baylis opened a theatre there in 1931. Lilian Baylis was the niece of Emma Cons, the first woman member of the LCC and the freeholder of the Royal Victoria Hall and Coffee Tavern (now the Old Vic). Became a solely ballet and opera venue in 1934. Sadler's Wells was the original home of the Royal Ballet (then the Sadler's Wells Ballet) and the opera company from here moved on to the Coliseum. 1500 seats. Now has its own well back in use for the cooling system and bottled water. Very major refurbishment completed in 1998. Society of London Theatre member.
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