The ¡Adelante, Cuba! Festival takes place from April 22-28, 2018, at the New York City Center. Highlights of this festival includes debut performances of Carlos Acosta’s company, Acosta Danza, on April 25-27, and a closing concert with Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
¡Adelante, Cuba! Festival is a celebration of the rich and vibrant artists of Cuba featuring dance, music, talks, master classes, and a special Festival Kickoff at The Greene Space.
On April 25–27, international superstar Carlos Acosta’s company, Acosta Danza, performs a diverse selection of pieces that capture the energy of this island nation.
The Festival closes on April 28 with an evening of Afro-Cuban music curated by and featuring six-time Grammy Award winner Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, with a cavalcade of special guests who illuminate the best of traditional Cuban music through modern innovation.
In addition to the performances on the mainstage, the ¡Adelante, Cuba! Festival features a series of intimate talks and master classes from some of its artists and special guests—offering an up-close look at the work of the inspiring Cuban and Latino dance artists, musicians, and performers of our time.
For more information, see https://www.nycitycenter.org/events-tickets/AdelanteCuba/
