Birthdate: December 21, 1920
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Havana, Cuba
Died: October 17, 2019
Alicia Alonso, a celebrated Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer, was renowned for her exceptional interpretations of Giselle and Carmen. In 1955, she founded the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, where she demonstrated her talent and creativity. Despite experiencing partial blindness from a young age, Alonso overcame this obstacle by implementing strategic lighting and precise movements on stage to navigate herself and her fellow dancers. Her groundbreaking techniques and relentless commitment to her art established her as a trailblazing figure in the realm of ballet.
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