http://disqus.com/by/haglund/enTue, 21 Jul 2009 21:23:02 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2009/07/20/carlos-acosta-performs-with-the-royal-ballet-in-his-native-cuba/#comment-13088630<p>Maybe The New York Times is locked out of Cuba. So Arthur decided not to run any story at all. Or – maybe Alastair is locked out of Cuba. Mr. Castro may not like his reviews of Cuban dancers who perform with the RB or ABT.</p><p>There's a story to no story in The New York Times. We need a gumshoe detective to go after it. </p>haglundTue, 21 Jul 2009 21:23:02 -0000http://www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/2009/07/20/carlos-acosta-performs-with-the-royal-ballet-in-his-native-cuba/#comment-12993525<p><br>Haglund is blushing from all the kind words. Thanks for the shout outs.</p><p>The Royal Ballet in Cuba is one of the most important culture stories of the year, so far. To see ballet, of all things, lift the spirit of an entire city is truly remarkable.</p><p>Somewhere in all of those fabulous media stories was a mention that the Cuban National Ballet will be making the exchange trip to London this year or next. While it's doubtful that Alicia Alonso could accompany them, it would be another historical event if she did. First we have The Royal Ballet dancing with the Cuban National Symphony, and next it appears we might see The Cuban National Ballet dancing with the Royal Opera House Orchestra. Unbelievable!</p>haglundTue, 21 Jul 2009 08:28:57 -0000