Fernando Alonso: The Father of Cuban Ballet

The story of a principal founder of the Cuban National Ballet, Fernando Alonso, who helped change ballet from an exclusive preserve of the aristocracy to an art accessible to all. After the revolution of 1959, the Cuban government asked his advice to extend support to ballet. Under Alonso's guidance, ballet has become a revered art form on the island and a powerful presence internationally.   To read full review(s), please click the REVIEWS & PROMO tab on this page.   “One of the most fascinating books I have ever read. Cuba is a mystery to so many of us, and this book gives an insight into the making of a great ballet style and company. A must-read for dancers, students and balletomanes” —David Howard, Broadway Dance Center “A long-overdue book about one of the most influential figures in the making of the Cuban ballet miracle.” —Lynn Garafola, author of Legacies of Twentieth Century Dance “The Father of the Cuban Ballet, the title of Toba Singer’s book about Fernando Alonso—there