García, Marta (c. 1945–)
García, Marta (c. 1945–)
Cuban ballet dancer. Born c. 1945 in Havana, Cuba.
Trained at National Ballet of Cuba and with Alicia and Alberto Alonso; joined National Ballet (1960s) where she has danced many principal roles in company's repertory including Giselle; has also danced in contemporary works by national choreographers such as Alberto Mendéz, Iván Tenorio, and José Parés.
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