Cuba's Lizt Alfonso Ballet Touring Holland and Egypt

HAVANA, Cuba, April 28.cu About twenty Dutch cities are witnessing the magic and rhythm of the Cuban Lizt Alfonso Ballet Company, in a tour that began at the end of March and will end in May.

The show Strength and Beat, which, after its premiere in Havana in 1999, has received standing ovations in numerous countries, has also been given the warmest of welcomes these foreign parts.

The work has been danced in Canada, France, Venezuela, New Zealand and several times in the United States, including a season on Broadway, New York.

Rotterdam, Breda and Amersfoort are among the Dutch cities now welcoming the prestigious Cuban company.

From Holland, the troupe will travel to Egypt to perform at the majestic opera theaters of Cairo and Alexandria, during its first visit to the African continent.

Lizt Alfonso is a company made up entirely by women and, since its founding over 10 years ago, has won the praise of the public and specialized critics.

(Gira del Ballet Lizt Alfonso por Holanda y Egipto)