Méndez, Josefina (c. 1940–)
Méndez, Josefina (c. 1940–)
Cuban ballet dancer. Born c. 1940 in Havana, Cuba.
Performed with Alicia Alonso's Ballet de Cuba and Ballet Nacional de Cuba in such classical works as Giselle, Coppélia, and Swan Lake, and contemporary works as José Lefebre's Edipo Rey, José Parés' Un Concierto en Blanco y Negro, and others; served as artistic director of Ballet Nacional de Cuba.
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