VOICED : La version voluminosa del Lago de los Cisnes en Cuba

Danza Voluminosa, a Cuban ballet group founded in 1996, challenges traditional ballet norms by including obese dancers. The group, inspired by Alicia Alonso, adapts classical ballet movements for larger bodies, focusing on personal, social, and cultural development rather than weight loss. Initially met with skepticism, the group has gained respect and recently performed at the Teatro Nacional de La Habana.

What is unique about the ballet group Danza Voluminosa?

• They are based in New York.

• They perform only traditional ballet.

• They focus on weight loss through dance.

• They embrace dancers of all body types.

Who is the inspiration behind the creation of Danza Voluminosa?

• Mikhail Baryshnikov

• Alicia Alonso

• Rudolf Nureyev

• Anna Pavlova

What is the primary goal of Juan Miguel Mas for his dancers?

• To compete internationally

• To lose weight

• To express themselves through dance

• To perform acrobatics

How did the public initially react to Danza Voluminosa's performances?

• With anger

• With immediate admiration

• With laughter and skepticism

• With indifference

Where did Danza Voluminosa recently perform a segment of Swan Lake?

• The Teatro Nacional de La Habana

• The Bolshoi Theatre

• The Sydney Opera House

• The Royal Opera House