MSP 150: Alessandra Corona

Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast

A Legacy of Dance with Alessandra Corona

Today’s episode is sure to inspire you! Joining us in conversation today, we have a joyful spirit, Alessandra Corona. Tuning in, you’ll hear about her time as a principal dancer for Ballet Hispánico, overcoming a language barrier, and falling in love with modern dance. Alessandra shares how Ann Reinking was a revolutionary influence on her, and invited her to join the international Fosse tour. Alessandra’s life took an unexpected twist when she started her own dance company, Alessandra Corona Performing Works; hear the story of what motivated her to take the plunge, how her dancers made it possible, and so much more during this motivational episode. Thanks for listening!

“Fosse was something I never expected would happen in my career. All I wanted to be was a concert dancer, that’s it! In the modern company I was obsessed with contemporary work and modern work, but I was not thinking about Broadway!”

Key Points From This Episode:

• The story of how Alessandra first became interested in dance.
• Going to Rome alone to pursue her dream after attempting to study to be a dance teacher.
• Why modern dance is her number one favorite way to perform.
• Auditioning for Ballet Hispánico.
• Moving to New York, learning English, and how dance saved Alessandra.
• Why Ballet Hispánico was so challenging and why she loved it.
• The influence that Ann Reinking had on Alessandra and joining the international Fosse Tour.
• What motivated Alessandra to start a company.
• Dancing at the age of 60 and the many different ways you can be on stage.

Alessandra Corona, native of Italy, is a dancer, choreographer and artistic director/founder of Alessandra Corona Performing Works - a dance theater Company based in New York City, founded in 2012. Alessandra was a principal dancer with Ballet Hispánico for 15 years and was a principal dancer in the international tour company of the musical Fosse.

Connect with Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast on Instagram and Facebook

More info links from this episode: Alessandra Corona on Movers & Shapers

Make your tax-deductable donation to Movers & Shapers! Donate HERE today!