Alicia Alonso
Alicia Alonso (born Alicia Ernestina de la Caridad Martínez Hoya; 21 December 1921 – 17 October 2019) was a Cuban ballerina and choreographer. She was known for her portrayals of Giselle and the ballet version of Carmen.[1]
| Alicia Alonso | |
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| Born | 21 December 1921 Havana, Cuba |
| Died | 17 October 2019 (aged 97) Havana, Cuba |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Field | Ballet |
| Works | Giselle, Carmen |
Alonso died in Havana on 17 October 2019 at the age of 98.[2]
Alicia Alonso Media
Alicia Alonso and Benjamin Steinberg (conductor) with the Ballet Nacional de Cuba
Portrait of Alicia Alonso by Annemarie Heinrich, 1958.
References
- ↑ "Alicia Alonso (Cuban dancer), Britannica Online Encyclopedia". Archived from the original on 21 December 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
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Other websites
- Alicia Alonso profile, UNESCO.org; accessed 5 May 2014.