Cuban Dancer
Alexis, a talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba, spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his family moves to Florida to be reunited with his sister, he must adjust his expectations and dreams to a radically new environment. Alexis, facing rejection and homesick for his native Cuba, feels lost and alone. He must find his way in the world of American ballet while remaining faithful to his roots.
- Year: 2020
- Country: Canada, Chile, Italy
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Filmoption International, Indyca, RAI Cinema, Valdivia Film
- Keyword: dance, cuba, ballet dancer, ballet
- Director: Roberto Salinas
- Cast: Alexis Francisco Valdes Martinez, Yelenia Riveron Gomez, Alexis Valdes Quer, Joseph Bohbot, Catherine Doherty, Martha Iris Fernández