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she is a ballerina who was born on December 21, 1921 in Marianao, Cuba she became partially blind and lost her peripheral vision at age 19.From childhood she became an overnight sensation in Giselle and was promoted to principal dancer in the Ballet Theater. Returning to Cuba in 1948,she founded her own company, which eventually folded due to lack of funding. In 1959, the Cuban government gave her enough money to establish a new dance school, Ballet Nacional de Cuba, which Alonso directs to this day.
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Where does Alicia Alonso live now?
Alicia Alonso is a Cuban prima ballerina and a choreographer. He began her company Ballet de Cuba in 1955. Alicia Alonso as of July 2013 still lives in Cuba and she still directs in her company, even though she is blind and now in her early nineties.
Is there any famous hispanic ballet dancer?
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Alicia Alonso what company or group was Alicia Alonso associated with during her career in dance?
Alonso performed as a child in the school and company of Sociedad pro Arte in Havana, Cuba. Moving to New York City at age 15 she danced with Ballet Caravan, in Broadway musicals, and in {American} Ballet Theatre from 1941 to 1948. She headed Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, concurrently performing in and organizing Ballet Alicia Alonso in Havana. The company ultimately became the National Ballet de Cuba.
What are some names for ballet dancers?
Alicia Alonso, Margot Fonteyn, Marie Taglioni, Maria and Marjorie Tallchief.
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When was Alicia Alonso born?
Alicia Alonso was born on December 21, 1920.
What is Alicia Alonso's birthday?
Alicia Alonso was born on December 21, 1920.
How old is Alicia Alonso?
Alicia Alonso is 90 years old (birthdate: December 21, 1920).
Where does Alicia Alonso currently live?
Alicia Alonso currently lives in New York, New York.
When was Alicia Alonso Ahmet born?
Alicia Alonso Ahmet was born on December 21, 1921, in Havana, Cuba.
What is the birth name of Licia Alonso?
Licia Alonso's birth name is Alicia Alonso Bao.
What did Alicia alonso studied?
Ballet
Who did Alicia marry?
fernando alonso
What has the author Alicia Alonso de Roscigno written?
Alicia Alonso de Roscigno has written: 'Mei jua' 'Mei Jua'
What is the birth name of Alicia Alonso Ahmet?
Alicia Alonso Ahmet's birth name is Alicia Ernestina de la Caridad del Cobre Martnez y del Hoyo.
Did Alicia Alonso die?
No she is not dead she is still alive and well.
Where does Alicia Alonso live now?
Alicia Alonso is a Cuban prima ballerina and a choreographer. He began her company Ballet de Cuba in 1955. Alicia Alonso as of July 2013 still lives in Cuba and she still directs in her company, even though she is blind and now in her early nineties.
