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The twelve top ballerinas of all time!
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Anna Pavlova (1881-1931): One of the most famous and important Russian ballerinas with a unique technique and special charm. A milestone in her career was the creation of the work “Dying Swan” choreographed by Michel Fokine. Anna Pavlova also became the first prima ballerina to tour around the world.
Read also: Anna Pavlova: The unforgettable legendary prima ballerina of the 20th century
Galina Ulanova (1910-1998): One of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century with unique acting talent and impeccable technique. Galina Ulanova was particularly distinguished for her performance in Prokofiev's ballet “Romeo and Juliet” in Lavrovsky's production. She was the first ballerina to perform the role of Juliet on the stage of the Kirov Theater.
Read also: Galina Ulanova: The genius of Russian ballet
Alicia Markova (1910-2004): She was distinguished for her performance in the ballet Giselle and contributed to the modernization of British and American dance. She began her career when ballet in Britain was almost non-existent and contributed to the development of Britain's first ballet companies: Ballet Rambert, Royal Ballet and was a co-founder of the English National Ballet. Dame Margot Fonteyn and Alicia Markova were the only two English ballerinas to receive the honorary title of Absolute Prima Ballerina.
Read also: Alicia Markova: The legendary Prima Ballerina of the British Ballet
Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991): The leading prima ballerina with unique musicality, grace, harmony of movement and technical perfection who contributed to making ballet in Britain more popular than ever. Her collaboration with the legendary Rydolf Nureyev was a milestone in the history of ballet. Margot Fonteyn was a ballet star, an internationally renowned prima ballerina long before she collaborated with Nureyev: she distinguished herself for her performance in the ballet “Swan Lake” and received the title of Absolute Prima Ballerina from the Royal Ballet.
Read also: Margot Fonteyn: The Ultimate Prima Ballerina
Nadia Nerina (1927-2008): A brilliant leading ballerina of the Royal Ballet. She was distinguished for her performance in the ballet “La Fille mal gardée” choreographed by Frederick Ashton, which was created for her. She became known as the ballerina with the best technique at Covent Garden in the 1950s and 1960s, who impressed Rudolf Nureyev when in the ballet Giselle she danced a series of 16 leaps and rapid foot turns. A little later she danced in the ballet Swan Lake making 32 consecutive turns (Fouettés) i.e. more than the usual number in the choreography, which was a feat and a rare achievement for a ballerina.
Nina Ananiashvili: The famous leading ballerina, distinguished for her grace, talent, expressiveness and technical perfection. She danced as a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and is currently the Artistic Director of the State Ballet of Georgia. She has danced as a guest artist with many famous ballets around the world and has received many awards and honors.
Read also: Nina Ananiashvili: She fascinates with every performance
Sylvie Guillem: One of the most important dancers of today with a fascinating technique and interpretive talent. She joined the Paris Opera Ballet School in 1977 and the famous ballet company in 1981. She quickly stood out with her talent and in 1984, after a performance of “Swan Lake”, she became the youngest étoile ballerina (star) of the company, receiving at the age of 19 the highest title for a dancer in the Paris Opera Ballet.
Darcey Bussell: One of the most famous ballerinas of the Royal Ballet of London in recent decades and the only one after the legendary Margot Fonteyn to gain fame in other fields besides dance. Darcey Bussell is one of the judges in the production of Strictly Come Dancing. She is distinguished for the harmony of her movement, her musicality and her glamour.
Read also: Darcey Bussell: The diva of English Ballet
Ulyana Lopatkina: One of the greatest ballerinas of Russia today. Her unique way of dancing, combining perfect technique with wonderful lines in movement and expressiveness, makes her a great ballerina of world fame.
Read also: Ulyana Lopatkina: “The soul of dance”
Tamara Rojo: The great ballerina who is currently Artistic Director of the English National Ballet. Previously, she danced as a leading dancer with the Royal Ballet for over a decade. She is distinguished for her talent, technique, beauty and brilliance.
Read also: Tamara Rojo: The prima ballerina – a phenomenon of the British Ballet
Alina Cojocaru: One of the most brilliant ballerinas of the new generation. For over a decade she danced as a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and since 2013 she has been dancing as a principal dancer with the English National Ballet. She is distinguished for her rare virtuosity and has stood out for her performances in many roles such as Aurora, Manon, Giselle.
Read also: Alina Cojocaru: “She has the magical power to fill even a huge stage”
Natalia Osipova: The famous leading Russian ballerina who impresses with her talent, dynamism and performing talent. She danced as a leading dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet, then with the Mikhailovsky Theatre Ballet. She recently became a leading dancer with the Royal Ballet. She has stood out for her performances as Kitri in the ballet Don Quixote, as Giselle in the ballet of the same name, demonstrating her great performing talent and presenting her rare expressiveness.
Read also: Natalia Osipova: The "superstar" of Russian Ballet
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