Alicia Alonso: Prima Ballerina Assoluta

"In this release showcasing the graceful works of Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso, the 20th Century Classical and contemporary dance icon is featured in a variety of clips captured between the years of 1958 and 1985. From her most celebrated roles to self-choreographed performances based on original sources, this compilation of excerpts showcases Alonso's consummate technical precision by offering a wide range of clips featuring the influential ballerina ranging from such popular works as +Swan Lake and +Copp?lia, to such lesser-known efforts as +Pas de Quatre and +Oedipus Rex."