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Author : Walter Terry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (253 download)
Download or read book Alicia and Her Ballet Nacional de Cuba written by Walter Terry and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Walter Terry
Publisher : Garden City, N.Y. : Anchor Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Alicia and Her Ballet Nacional de Cuba written by Walter Terry and published by Garden City, N.Y. : Anchor Books. This book was released on 1981 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Publisher : Two Lions
ISBN 13 : 9780761455622
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (556 download)
Download or read book Alicia Alonso written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and published by Two Lions. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso.
Author : Carmen Bernier-Grand
Publisher : Two Lions
ISBN 13 : 9781477810743
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Alicia Alonso written by Carmen Bernier-Grand and published by Two Lions. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alicia Alonso's artistic achievements are remarkable, considering that she became partially blind and lost her peripheral vision at age nineteen. From childhood, she exhibited a passion for dancing, studying first in Cuba and later in New York City, where she became an overnight sensation in Giselle and was promoted to principal dancer in Ballet Theater. Returning to Cuba in 1948, she founded her own company, which eventually folded due to lack of funding. In 1959 the Cuban government gave her enough money to establish a new dance school, Ballet Nacional de Cuba, which Alonso directs to this day. In elegant free verse and stunning artwork rendered in watercolor, colored pencils, and lithograph pencils on watercolor paper, Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and Raúl Colón capture the seminal events in Alonso's life. The back matter includes a biography, Alonso's ballets, choreography, and awards, a glossary, sources, notes, and websites.
Author : Beatrice Siegel
Publisher : Frederick Warne
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Alicia Alonso, the Story of a Ballerina written by Beatrice Siegel and published by Frederick Warne. This book was released on 1979 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows the career of a Cuban ballerina who continues to dance despite failing eyesight.
Author : Daniel Balderston
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134788517
Total Pages : 687 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Cultures written by Daniel Balderston and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2000-12-07 with total page 687 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vast three-volume Encyclopedia offers more than 4000 entries on all aspects of the dynamic and exciting contemporary cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Its coverage is unparalleled with more than 40 regions discussed and a time-span of 1920 to the present day. "Culture" is broadly defined to include food, sport, religion, television, transport, alongside architecture, dance, film, literature, music and sculpture. The international team of contributors include many who are based in Latin America and the Caribbean making this the most essential, authoritative and authentic Encyclopedia for anyone studying Latin American and Caribbean studies. Key features include: * over 4000 entries ranging from extensive overview entries which provide context for general issues to shorter, factual or biographical pieces * articles followed by bibliographic references which offer a starting point for further research * extensive cross-referencing and thematic and regional contents lists direct users to relevant articles and help map a route through the entries * a comprehensive index provides further guidance.
Author : Serafín Méndez-Méndez
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313093202
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Notable Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans written by Serafín Méndez-Méndez and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2003-07-30 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first major biographical dictionary devoted exclusively to celebrating Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans who have made significant contributions to their society and beyond. More than 160 profiles feature historical and contemporary figures from every Caribbean island, the United States, and even England and Canada, and from a diverse range of fields such as acting, sports, political activism, and more. Selection criteria included the notable demonstration of a Caribbean ethos or style, combined with a lasting and novel impact. Individual narrative entries discuss family background, education, challenges, and achievements. The breadth of coverage in Notable Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans will enlighten and inspire students and general readers alike. Many lesser known role models, such as labor activist and educator Antonia Pantoja and political philosopher Frantz Fanon, are presented along with engaging portraits of better known personalities like reggae superstar Bob Marley and baseball great Sammy Sosa. Bibliographical sources for further research complement each entry. A wide selection of photographs accompanies the text.
Author : Octavio Roca
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1423615409
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (236 download)
Download or read book Cuban Ballet written by Octavio Roca and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2010 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as Russian dancers defected from the former Soviet Union in the 1970s, Cuban dancers are now fleeing Castro's regime in droves. Their unique style of ballet is galvanizing the world of dance. This beautifully illustrated book explores the history of Cuban ballet by focusing on the life and career of the indomitable Alicia Alonso. The author also spotlights many of the young dancers who are now part of the growing Cuban Diaspora and who are changing the face of ballet: Lorena Feijoo, Lorna Feijoo, Joan Boada, Taras Domitro, Jose Manuel Carreno, and Carlos Acosta to name but a few.
Author : Elizabeth B. Schwall
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469662981
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)
Download or read book Dancing with the Revolution written by Elizabeth B. Schwall and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth B. Schwall aligns culture and politics by focusing on an art form that became a darling of the Cuban revolution: dance. In this history of staged performance in ballet, modern dance, and folkloric dance, Schwall analyzes how and why dance artists interacted with republican and, later, revolutionary politics. Drawing on written and visual archives, including intriguing exchanges between dancers and bureaucrats, Schwall argues that Cuban dancers used their bodies and ephemeral, nonverbal choreography to support and critique political regimes and cultural biases. As esteemed artists, Cuban dancers exercised considerable power and influence. They often used their art to posit more radical notions of social justice than political leaders were able or willing to implement. After 1959, while generally promoting revolutionary projects like mass education and internationalist solidarity, they also took risks by challenging racial prejudice, gender norms, and censorship, all of which could affect dancers personally. On a broader level, Schwall shows that dance, too often overlooked in histories of Latin America and the Caribbean, provides fresh perspectives on what it means for people, and nations, to move through the world.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789597118251
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)
Download or read book Alicia written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Alicia Alonso is one of the top myths of the whole history of ballet. This multimedia allows a profound approach to the life and work of the Prima Ballerina Assoluta, creator and main personality of the Cuban School of Ballet. In this CD any dancelover will find accurate information on the world reputed artist as well as the history of her company: the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, enriched with a wide collection of photos and videos. So this work achieves a high artistic and emotional level. Through its extensive chronology it is possible for us to follow her brillant, intense long and fruitful career as well as numerous opinions expressed by artists and critics from different countries" --Container.
Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1786718510
Total Pages : 647 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Insight Guides Cuba (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the vibrancy and crumbling colonial faades of its capital, Havana, to its white-sand beaches, pulsating music scene and fascinating history, Cuba is a truly unique destination. Be inspired to visit with our new Insight Guide Cuba, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this enchanting country. An updated new edition by our expert authors. Stunning photography brings this delightful country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, from revolution monuments to lush greenery, time-warped towns like Trinidad, and world-class cigar factories. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the sensual capital, Havana, to sleepy Cienfuegos and the cultural hub of Santiago de Cuba. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and the A-Z section will give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
Author : Claudia Lightfoot
Publisher : Signal Books
ISBN 13 : 9781902669328
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (693 download)
Download or read book Havana written by Claudia Lightfoot and published by Signal Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of Havana's history and its paradoxes: a city where architectural treasures survive among the crumbling tenements; where a vibrant street life takes place amidst shortages; and where revolutionary politics, machismo and a thriving black market co-exist.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (134 download)
Download or read book Alicia Alonso written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of recordings of the great Cuban ballerina, filmed between 1958 and 1985, mostly with the Ballet Nacional de Cuba. It includes extracts from Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, Giselle, Coppelia, Don Quixote, La fille mal gardee, Oedipus Rex, La peri, Pas de quatre, and Carmen suite. Picture quality is historical.
Author : Toba Singer
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813047102
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Fernando Alonso written by Toba Singer and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written records of Alonso’s work are scarce, yet Toba Singer’s quest to spotlight his seminal role in the development of the modern ballet canon yields key material: pre-blockade tapes from Lincoln Center, Spanish-language sources from the Museum of Dance in Havana, and interviews with the ballet master himself alongside a broad range of friends, relatives, and collaborators from throughout his long career, including his ex-wife, Alicia, a famous ballerina in her own right.
Author : Rose Viña
Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN 13 : 080751456X
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Alicia Alonso Dances On written by Rose Viña and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STARRED REVIEW! "The inspirational life of ballerina Alicia Alonso is shared with young readers in this lovingly illustrated beginning biography. The illustrations excellently depict Alicia's dedication as well as the difficulties with her eyesight and will inspire readers to chase their dreams amid challenges and struggles."—School Library Journal starred review Alicia Alonso wouldn't let her vision impairment keep her from dancing. As a young girl in Cuba, Alicia Alonso practiced ballet in tennis shoes. Within a few years, she was in New York City, with a promising ballet career. But her eyesight began to fail. When Alicia needed surgeries to save her vision, dancing was impossible, but she wouldn't give up her dream. She found the strength and determination to return to the stage and become a prima ballerina. This is the true story of a woman who overcame her challenges, mastered her art, and inspired others to dance and dream.
Author : Barbara Newman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317325516
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)
Download or read book Never Far from Dancing written by Barbara Newman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of interviews with some of the foremost dancers in twentieth-century ballet, Never Far from Dancing reflects on the paths that their careers have taken since they retired from the stage. Barbara Newman has expertly edited each of her interviews to read as a monologue, addressing every aspect of ballet, from its styles and technical demands to its personalities, its celebrated roles and, most of all, to what happens when the dancing stops. While ballet invites all manner of writing from critics, admirers and academics, the thoughts and experiences of the dancers themselves are seldom recorded. Here, those who scaled the heights of their art hand down their wisdom and recount lives spent in this most enduring of art forms.
Author : Rafael E. Tarragó
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 131544447X
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)
Download or read book Understanding Cuba as a Nation written by Rafael E. Tarragó and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 The Making of a Hybrid Culture: Cuba, 1511-1824 -- 2 The Sugar Kingdom: Nineteenth-Century Cuba -- 3 Military Occupations by the United States of America, and the Republic of Cuba -- 4 The Making of a Socialist Republic: Cuba between 1959 and 2008 -- 5 Cuba under Raúl Castro -- Conclusions: Cuba in 2016 -- Select Bibliography of Books in English -- Index
