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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 Coppélia, to such lesser-known efforts as Pas de Quatre and Oedipus Rex.