Valentina Kozlova, born in Moscow, trained at the Bolshoi Ballet School and joined the Bolshoi Ballet in 1973, becoming a Principal dancer in 1975. She defected in 1979 during a U.S. tour and went on to perform internationally, including with the Australian Ballet and as a guest artist worldwide. In 1983 she joined New [...]

Launched in November 2006, Latin American Cultural Week (LACW) is a New York City-wide annual festival, showcasing the richness and variety of the cultures of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. Partnering with organizations and artists from around the world, LACW is presented throughout the city’s five boroughs, and its goal is to present the highest [...]