Cunard has introduced that the well-known Cuban ballet firm Acosta Danza shall be on board Queen Victoria from Could 26 – July 7, 2025, for a particular six-week residency.
The critically acclaimed firm, based by world-renowned ballerina Carlos Acosta, will carry out two unique exhibits, which shall be revealed nearer to the time.
Along with performances, they’ll maintain workshops and panel discussions within the ship’s Royal Court docket Theatre. Company can even watch Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story, a biographical movie directed by the multi-award-winning director Iciar Bollain, both within the Royal Court docket Theatre or on stateroom TV.
Acosta Danza was shaped to harness and develop the younger inventive dance expertise rising from Cuba. The ethos of the corporate is to provide dancers who can mix each classical and modern genres effortlessly, stuffed with Cuba’s wealthy musical and dance influences, to create a repertoire which is each thrilling and stimulating and which pushes standard boundaries.
The summer time sailings shall be an awesome journey for sun-seekers in addition to theatre lovers, with port calls to charming locations, together with Cephalonia in Greece, Dubrovnik in Croatia, and Barcelona in Spain.
Costs at present begin from $4,538 per particular person based mostly on two sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom for the 14-night Italy and Adriatic voyage. Full particulars will be discovered, right here.
Cunard has an unbelievable monitor report of collaborating with among the largest names in theatre leisure, with famend West Finish and Broadway producer David Pugh bringing award-winning exhibits to the posh cruise line’s new ship Queen Anne.
Cunard President, Katie McAlister, mentioned: “We’re delighted to companion with Acosta Danza for what guarantees to be a rare residency on board Queen Victoria subsequent summer time. As one of many world’s main modern ballet firms, their artistry will add a charming new dimension to our Mediterranean voyages. This collaboration gives our company a novel expertise to get pleasure from world-class performances whereas crusing in true type – an ideal concord of class and refinement.”
Carlos Acosta added: “Bringing Acosta Danza to Queen Victoria subsequent yr is an thrilling new chapter for our firm. We’re so excited to showcase our ardour for Cuban tradition and modern ballet with Cunard’s company. Our all-new productions throughout this residency shall be a novel mix of precision and aptitude, the place we will intention to defy expectation with each step on stage.”
For extra details about Cunard or to ebook a voyage, contact your Journey Advisor, name Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or go to www.cunard.com.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxurious British cruise line, famend for creating unforgettable experiences world wide. Cunard has been a number one operator of passenger ships since 1840, celebrating an unbelievable 184 years of operation. The Cunard expertise is constructed on wonderful eating, hand-selected leisure, and excellent White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring visitor audio system, to world class theatre productions, each element has been meticulously crafted to make the expertise unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and spherical world voyages, locations sailed to additionally embrace Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.
There are at present 4 Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, which entered service in Could 2024. This funding is a part of the corporate’s bold plans for the way forward for Cunard globally and would be the first time since 1999 that Cunard may have 4 ships in simultaneous service. Cunard relies at Carnival Home in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Company & plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).