Alonso

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Definition

Proper nounAlicia Alonso (born Alicia Ernestina de la Caridad del Cobre Martínez y del Hoyo, 1921-2019) was a Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer. She is renowned as one of the most important ballet figures of the 20th century and a foundational architect of the Cuban National Ballet.

Usage

This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual. It is typically used in contexts related to ballet, dance history, and Cuban culture. * The documentary focused on the life and legacy of Alonso. * Alonso is celebrated for her iconic portrayals of Giselle and Carmen.

Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used metonymically to refer to the style, tradition, or school of ballet she established.
    • The dancer's technique shows a clear influence of Alonso.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alicia Alonso: The full name of the individual.
  • Alonsian (adj): Pertaining to the style or techniques of Alicia Alonso. (This is a specialized term used in dance criticism.)
Synonyms
  • Prima ballerina assoluta
  • Choreographer
  • Ballet legend
Related Phrases
  • The Alonso Technique: Refers to her specific methodology for ballet training, which emphasizes precision, dramatic expression, and adapting technique for dancers with visual impairments (as Alonso herself danced for decades while nearly blind).
Noun
  1. Cuban dancer and choreographer (born in 1921)

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