Alicia Alonso was a world-renowned Cuban ballerina and choreographer who transformed Cuba into a global powerhouse for classical dance. Despite suffering from severe vision loss for most of her life, she became one of the few dancers in history to hold the prestigious title of prima ballerina assoluta . Quick Facts Born: December 21, 1920, in Havana, Cuba. Died: October 17, 2019, in Havana at the age of 98.
Founded the Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) and its associated school, which has produced some of the world's most technically gifted dancers. Career Highlights and Struggles alicia alonso
Best known for her portrayal of Giselle , which she first performed in 1943 with the American Ballet Theatre . Alicia Alonso was a world-renowned Cuban ballerina and
Death of the Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso: a significant Died: October 17, 2019, in Havana at the age of 98