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.
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Alias (AKA) | Osorio Sonia |
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Birth date | March 25, 1928 |
Birth name | Sonia Osorio de Saint-Malo |
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Date of death | March 28, 2011 |
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Known for | Colombia Ballet |