A pair of Cuban ballet dancers pose for a photo in between a dance practice session. The ballet academy in Havana has high standards and churns out only 40 graduates a year. Students for the National Ballet School are handpicked by the Ballet itself and trained from childhood. Ballet dancers are considered celebrities in Cuba and a much respected occupation. Professional Ballet Dancers are paid USD$30 a month, a lowly salary by world standards but on par with the salary of doctors in Havana.