VOICED : Alicia Alonso evoca auge de danza latinoamericana

Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Costa Rica for her lifetime dedication to dance. At 96, she emphasized that the global recognition of Cuban classical dance belongs to Latin America and the Caribbean. The university honored her for her pioneering work, leadership of the Cuban National Ballet, and her role in training professional dancers. Alonso reflected on her challenging journey over eight decades, highlighting her training with European masters in the U.S. despite difficulties in Cuba.

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