After the recent death of Fernando Alonso (1914-2013), "a Cuban ballet master and teacher who teamed with his brother and his wife at the time, the ballet star Alicia Alonso, to found a dance company that gained international renown as the Ballet Nacional de Cuba," author Toba Singer fondly remembers the time she spent working with him … Continue reading Remembering the Father of Cuban Ballet, Fernando Alonso (1914 – 2013)
Profile of a Cuban Ballet Master
Fernando Alonso: The Father of Cuban Ballet by Tobas Singer Pubdate: 3/5/13 "There are three things that will never change: my love for women, admiration for the art of dance, and my dedication and love for my country. These will never, ever change." - Fernando Alonso, as told to Librinsula magazine Cuban ballet dancers are distinguished … Continue reading Profile of a Cuban Ballet Master
BRAVURA! Covered in The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-nash/lucia-chase-americas-ball_b_386658.html By Richard Nash This coming spring, at the Metropolitan Opera House, American Ballet Theatre will be celebrating its seventieth anniversary season. ABT is well known today as a cultural treasure, one of the great dance companies of the world. Since its inception, it has been acclaimed for its brilliant dancers and bold spirit. Still, … Continue reading BRAVURA! Covered in The Huffington Post
Beyond the Book: A Hidden Jewel from UPF’s Publishing Past
Manhattan’s East 7th Street at Avenue C has a new name: “O’Donnell Way.” This naming honors May O’Donnell (1906–2004), pioneer modern dancer, choreographer, and teacher. The honor was conferred by legislation signed by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on June 14, 2007. A new signpost was installed in a ceremony in October 2008. O’Donnell lived on … Continue reading Beyond the Book: A Hidden Jewel from UPF’s Publishing Past
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