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Death of the Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso: a significant loss for universal culture
In the early morning hours of this Thursday, 17 October 2019, Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso, a figure of world renown, died in Havana.
Alicia Alonso, born in Havana on 21 December 1920, was also an outstanding choreographer and pedagogue, whose unique imprint identifies the Cuban School of Ballet. The gifted ballerina performed in more than 65 countries, was granted 266 international and 225 national awards.
She created nearly 70 choreographies and convened in the Cuban capital 26 editions of the International Ballet Festival. Approximately 50 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa were benefitted by her teachings through the collaboration she promoted.
The legendary ballerina, designated UNESCO World Dance Ambassador in 2017 and Goodwill Ambassador in 2002 UNESCO, maintained close ties and lent prestige to the Organization. In her honour, UNESCO created the Alicia Alonso Ibero-American Dance Chair in September 2018.Â
Alicia Alonso, born in Havana on 21 December 1920, was also an outstanding choreographer and pedagogue, whose unique imprint identifies the Cuban School of Ballet. The gifted ballerina performed in more than 65 countries, was granted 266 international and 225 national awards.
She created nearly 70 choreographies and convened in the Cuban capital 26 editions of the International Ballet Festival. Approximately 50 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa were benefitted by her teachings through the collaboration she promoted.
The legendary ballerina, designated UNESCO World Dance Ambassador in 2017 and Goodwill Ambassador in 2002 UNESCO, maintained close ties and lent prestige to the Organization. In her honour, UNESCO created the Alicia Alonso Ibero-American Dance Chair in September 2018.Â
21 October 2019
Last update:20 April 2023
