Founder of the Cuban National Ballet
In 1959, Cuba’s most famous ballet dancer formed Cuba’s National Ballet Company
Witness History · BBC World Service
October 21, 202210m 54s
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Show Notes
We go back to 1959 when Cuba’s most famous ballet dancer Alicia Alonso turned her back on a successful career on the world stage and returned home to form Cuba’s National Ballet Company.
She spoke to Mike Lanchin in 2015.
(Photo: Alicia Alonso. Credit: Alicia Alonso)