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Dec 2021
26m 49s

Alicia Alonso: Ballerina

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Meet Alicia Alonso, a nearly blind Cuban prima ballerina WHO stunned audiences around the world with her incredible talents. Alicia dedicated her life to her craft; even WHEN she was recovering from eye surgery and couldn't see, she would practice her routines with her fingers. Join Rebecca Sheir as we learn how Alicia WOWed the world as one of the best ball ... Show More
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