
The International Dance Gala dedicated to the figure of Alicia Alonso, held at the Teatro de la Zarzuela on March 14, 2012. Under the Honorary Presidency of HM Queen Doña Sofía.
This Gala, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Spain, the Fundación Autor, the SGAE, brought together international dance figures from different companies worldwide, and from different dance manifestations, around the celebration. .
«To Alicia Alonso, to the Chair and all her teachers who, with their dedication and effort, have ensured the position of dance at the Spanish University.»
The Living Culture Jury, made up of prominent academics and members of the Higher Council for Scientific Research, grants this award to the “Alicia Alonso” University Institute of Dance, for its academic excellence, its drive for quality artistic creation and its international projection.
On this XNUMXth Anniversary of the constitution of the first Dance Chair in Spain we want to express our recognition to all the institutions, professionals, students and friends of Dance who have selflessly supported and encouraged us to continue with our project.
To all of them our eternal gratitude.