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Episode: Cuban kids learn traditional dance to preserve the island’s unique heritage
Description: Cuba is known for its Latin dance styles including mambo, rumba, and salsa. But as new dance trends become more popular on the island, the traditional dances are disappearing.
The famous Tropicana cabaret is one of the last remnants of pre-revolution Havana. With feathers, sequins, and beautiful dancers, Tropicana set the standard for similar shows promoting Latin music and aesthetics.
But as tourists made it a popular destination, this type of dance and rhythm has progressively been forgotten by the younger Cuban generation.
It's a heritage that needs preserving, says Juan Armando Perez, artistic director of Tropicana: “Tropicana has become un...