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- Alicia Alonso - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
(born 1921). Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso was considered a legend in the world of ballet. She danced a wide variety of roles but was best known for her lively, precise Giselle and for her sensual, tragic Carmen. Indeed, Alonso was highly regarded as a dancer who convincingly acted her roles.