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
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