2. www.havanatimes.org Havana Ballet Festival in Pictures Photos by Caridad

3. www.havanatimes.org Every two years the Havana International Ballet festival draws packed houses of Cuban and foreign dance enthusiasts and critics. The 21st edition is now underway through November 6, with top dancers and companies from 19 countries participating. Photographer Caridad captures some of the highlights. Every two years the Havana International Ballet festival draws packed houses of Cuban and foreign dance enthusiasts and critics. The 21st edition is now underway through November 6, with top dancers and companies from 19 countries participating. Photographer Caridad captures some of the highlights.

4. www.havanatimes.org SLEEPING BEAUTY (photo by Caridad)

5. www.havanatimes.org SLEEPING BEAUTY (photo by Caridad)

6. www.havanatimes.org SLEEPING BEAUTY (photo by Caridad)

7. www.havanatimes.org SLEEPING BEAUTY (photo by Caridad)

8. www.havanatimes.org SLEEPING BEAUTY (photo by Caridad)

9. www.havanatimes.org SLEEPING BEAUTY (photo by Caridad)

10. www.havanatimes.org ALICIA ALONSO ON OPENING NIGHT WITH THE CUBAN NATIONAL BALLET. (photo by Caridad)

11. www.havanatimes.org AT SUNSET (photo by Caridad)

12. www.havanatimes.org OPENING NIGHT (photo by Caridad)

13. www.havanatimes.org THEMES AND VARIATIONS (photo by Caridad)

14. www.havanatimes.org THEMES AND VARIATIONS (photo by Caridad)