35 years ago I was filming a travel program in Cuba when I had the opportunity to interview prima ballerina Alicia Alonso. In this short feature from our archives Ms Alonso talks about the attitude to ballet when she was a child and the challenges she faced in creating the National Ballet School of Cuba before and after the revolution. An incredible dancer, choreographer and inspiration to students of ballet she continued to dance even though she was experiencing diminishing eyesight. For more information: check out episode #162 in the International category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.