Alicia Alonso

Alicia Alonso (born Alicia Ernestina de la Caridad Martínez Hoya; 21 December 1921 – 17 October 2019) was a Cuban ballerina and choreographer. She was known for her portrayals of Giselle and the ballet version of Carmen. 

Alonso died in Havana on 17 October 2019 at the age of 98.‘A genius of dance.’ Cuban ballet icon Alicia Alonso dies at age 98

References

Other websites
Alicia Alonso profile, UNESCO.org; accessed 5 May 2014.

Category:1921 births
Category:2019 deaths
Category:Cuban dancers
Category:Ballerinas
Category:Choreographers
Category:People from Havana