10 Facts About Xiomara Reyes

Xiomara Reyes accepted the offer and spent her next seven years dancing in Belgium, rising to the rank of first soloist.

Xiomara Reyes performed with Jeune Ballet de France, Balleto Del Sud, Nafsika Dance Theater, the International Dance Festival in Korea, Bashkirian State Ballet, and with numerous companies throughout Europe and The United States.

In 2001, Xiomara Reyes was invited to join American Ballet Theatre as a Guest Artist, after which she was appointed a soloist with the company.

In 2003, following a succession of rave reviews and major role debuts - including from The New York Times' Jennifer Dunning for her performance as Kitri alongside Angel Corrella in Don Quixote - Xiomara Reyes was promoted to principal dancer.

Xiomara Reyes was at her most individual in the Act III kitchen solo.

Xiomara Reyes delivered it frowningly, as if protesting her current situation, a most effective contrast to the sweeter memories that followed.

In 2010, Xiomara Reyes returned to Cuba for the first time in 18 years to perform with ABT as part of the 22nd Havana International Dance Festival.

In 2015, Xiomara Reyes retired from American Ballet Theatre after celebrating 14 years with the company.

Xiomara Reyes delivered her final performance on May 27,2015, in Giselle alongside Herman Cornejo as Albrecht at Metropolitan Opera.

Kent - who retired from ABT during the same month as Xiomara Reyes - had recently assumed command of the company.