Sonia Osorio

Sonia Osorio de Saint-Malo (25 March 1928 – 28 March 2011) was a Colombian ballet dancer and choreographer. During her long career she became an important folklorist and promoter of the arts and culture having worked closely with and for the Carnival of Barranquilla and having founded in 1960 the Colombia Ballet, a national ballet company that incorporates the native dances, styles and rhythms of Colombia.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Osorio Sonia
Birth dateMarch 25, 1928
Birth nameSonia Osorio de Saint-Malo
Birth place
Colombia , Bogotá
Nationality
Colombian people
Date of deathMarch 28, 2011
Place of death
Colombia , Cartagena Colombia , Bolívar Department
Spouse
Known for
Colombia Ballet

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