Series XXI: The National Ballet of Cuba in Argentina, 1984, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
In the 21-minute documentary The National Ballet of Cuba in Argentina Alicia Alonso, renowned ballerina, returns to Buenos Aires after a 20-year absence to perform in the Colon Theater in Luna Park. Nobel Prize-winner Perez Esquivel and others give their impressions and members of the National Ballet of Cuba describe their experiences. This series contains one video recording associated with this film. It is unclear whether it is a complete copy of the documentary or uncut footage.
"Ballet Nacional Cuba 3rd Part in Buenos Aires Master", circa 1984, inclusive
Box: 58, Cassette: ref1327 (Material Type: video)
Alicia Alonso en Teatro Colón, undated
Box: 35, Cassette: ref775 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Language of Materials
This video is in Spanish.
Scope and Content Note
This video contains a ballet perfomance of Alicia Alonso and other dancers. There are also brief interviews with audience members sharing their pride of, and appreciation for, Alicia Alonso.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: Umatic. Duration: 00:22:42
