Manhattan Theatre Source and maura nguyễn donohue with The Cooper Union present dance performers from the 22nd annual EstroGenius Festival at The Great Hall Stage at Cooper Union on Wednesday, March 24, 2022, at 6:30PM.
ALESSANDRA CORONA,
a native of Cagliari, Sardinia, was trained at the National Ballet Academy in Rome, where she studied ballet, Graham, Limon, Cunningham, and jazz techniques. In Italy, she danced for Asmed Ballet Company, directed by Paola Leoni, and Gino Landi.
She performed with Danza Prospettiva, directed by Vittorio Biagi, at the Teatro Dell’Opera di Roma and in Lausanne, Switzerland.
She toured internationally for five years as a principal dancer with Renato Greco Dance Company abroad and in the U.S.
Upon moving to New York, Alessandra joined Ballet Hispanico and quickly rose to the rank of principal dancer, touring with the Company for 15 years, originating roles in many ballets, and performing with the Company in the U.S., Europe, and South America.