Sadness on Havana's streets during the days of mourning for Fidel Castro

Cuba, Havana, a old man in a closed factory in Cuba during the mourning of Fidel Castro.

Cuba, Havana, The young generation born during the dictatorship of Castro in Cuba during the days of mourning for Fidel Castro

A lonely man Pray in a church of Havana centro during the mourning of Fidel Castro

Havana, Cuba, a Woman in her house during the mourning of Fidel castro

Cuba, Havana, a man look at the cuban flag and the picture of the comandante Fidel during the mourning days of Fidel

Tamy Rodriguez is one of the most important and prolific dancers in Cuba. The 28 year old has made dancing her priority in life since she was a little girl. Already, as a child, she always danced at any music tuning. Her parents, quick to recognize their daughter’s love for dance and her ability to move with grace, signed her up to her first classes. Talented and focused the young girl was later was picked up by the famous Lizt Alfonso Dance School based in Cuba’s old Habana. Lizt is probably the most famous Cuban choreographer of her time and took Tamy in and trained her to become the number one dancer in her famous school. The particularity of Lizt’s Dance School is the fusion of all dance types found in Cuba mixed with African roots as well as the rigorous ballet tradition from Western Europe. This fusion gave birth to a very unique and powerful new type of moves, which is now internationally recognized, allowing its top dancers to travel the world each year to perform in major venues a few weeks at a time. Tamy, through her talent and leadership, leads the others from her group to become both uniquely cohesive and united. During my time with her, I was able to photograph her training at the school surrounded by the other members of her group. Each day practicing the numerous dance types, going from one room to another, each with its own challenges and technical difficulties.

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina

Tamy Rodriguez, a Cuban Prima Ballerina