Parallel Worlds: Arts and Sciences

Official Logo Carlos Acosta, one of the most renowned dancers of all history, decided to develop his own Foundation five years ago to increase his impact in the dance world, giving the chance to young people to achieve their dreams: “Carlos Acosta created the Foundation in 2011 to give young dancers the opportunities he benefited from as a boy, so they have a sense of purpose and make positive life choices by developing their talent in dance. The Foundation is building in Havana a landmark Dance Centre of international renown that will be a source of inspiration and learning to aspiring young dancers from around the world. Fidel Castro commissioned a School of Ballet in 1961 as part of a wider Arts Complex in Havana. But the School was never completed and the site has been unoccupied for over 50 years The Carlos Acosta International Dance Foundation has the agreement of the Cuban government to restore the building and bring it back to life. This will...

Official Logo The Gulbenkian Foundation is an international renowned foundation since its opening in the late 60s. Currently, it has its headquarters in Lisbon, as well as offices in Paris and London to develop their work in the arts, sciences and education worldwide: “The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a Portuguese private foundation of public utility whose statutory aims are in the fields of arts , charity , education , and science . Created by a clause in the will of Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian , a Portugal-based petrol magnate of Armenian origin, the foundation's statutes were approved in 1956. The head office is located in Lisbon . The premises opened in 1969, consisting of the head office and the museum, and were designed by Ruy Athouguia , Pedro Cid , and Alberto Pessoa . In addition to the areas occupied by the foundation's management and various departments there is an auditorium, an exhibition space, a congress area with auditoriums and other ...