Alicia Alonso
Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer (1920-2019)
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 | Alicia Ernestina de la Caridad del Cobre Martínez del Hoyo 21 December 1921 |
| Died | 17 October 2019 (aged 97) Havana, Cuba |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Known for | Ballet |
| Notable work | Giselle, Carmen |
Alonso died in Havana on 17 October 2019 at the age of 98.[2]
References change
- ↑ "Alicia Alonso (Cuban dancer), Britannica Online Encyclopedia". Archived from the original on 21 December 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ ‘A genius of dance.’ Cuban ballet icon Alicia Alonso dies at age 98
Other websites change
- Alicia Alonso profile, UNESCO.org; accessed 5 May 2014.
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