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Natalia Romanovna Makarova (Russian: Ната́лия Рома́новна Мака́рова, born 21 November 1940) is a Russian prima ballerina and choreographer. The History of Dance, published in 1981, notes that "her performances set standards of artistry and aristocracy of dance which mark her as the finest ballerina of her generation in the West." [1] Biography.
November 21 marks Natalia Makarova’s 80th birthday. The ballerina made international headlines in September 1970 when she defected from the Soviet Union while on tour with the Kirov Ballet in London.
Natalia Makarova. Actress: The Sleeping Beauty. Named "prima ballerina absolutta," as well as "first lady of ballet," heavily praised for her legendary superhuman work in ballet. She, along with Baryshnikov, Nureyev, Nijinsky and Malakov remain as evidence that he finest ballet dancer of any generation will always be a Russian.
Jul 7, 2023 · Natalia Makarova (full name: Natalia Romanovna Makarova; in Russian: Ната́лия Рома́новна Мака́рова) is a Russian ballerina and choreographer. Natalia (or Natasha) was born and raised in the homeland of classical ballet, Leningrad, Soviet Union (now St. Petersburg, Russia), on November 21, 1940.
Natalia Makarova, Russian-born ballerina considered to be one of the greatest classical dancers, known for her magnificent technique and acting sensibilities. She performed with various companies, including the American Ballet Theatre. Learn more about Makarova’s life and career.
In London in 1970 the 29-year-old prima ballerina Natalia Makarova, performing with Leningrad’s Kirov Ballet (now St Petersberg’s Mariinsky Ballet) defected ...
Natalia Makarova. Actress: The Sleeping Beauty. Named "prima ballerina absolutta," as well as "first lady of ballet," heavily praised for her legendary superhuman work in ballet. She, along with Baryshnikov, Nureyev, Nijinsky and Malakov remain as evidence that he finest ballet dancer of any generation will always be a Russian.
Quick Reference. (b Leningrad, 21 Nov. 1940) Russian dancer, ballet producer, and actress. One of the pre-eminent ballerinas of the 20th century. She trained at the Leningrad Ballet School (the Vaganova Institute), graduating into the Kirov in 1959 and rapidly becoming one of its leading artists.
Natalia Makarova began her career in her native Leningrad, entering the Vaganova School at the age of 13. After graduating, she joined the Kirov Ballet, rapidly rising to the rank of Ballerina. She came to international prominence when she danced Giselle with the Kirov Ballet in London, which became one of her signature roles.
(Ballerina, choreographer, teacher; born November 21, 1940, in Leningrad, U.S.S.R.) American culture is a work in progress, a rich mosaic perennially enriched by new arrivals to our shores.
