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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.
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.
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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.
- November 21, 1940
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 to the West.
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Natalia Makarova is a Russian dancer, ballet producer, and actress who defected to the West in 1970 and became one of the pre-eminent ballerinas of the 20th century. She danced with many companies and choreographers, created roles in new ballets, won awards, and appeared in musicals and films.
Jan 31, 2012 · Balletomanes, however, think of another Giselle: Russian dancer Natalia Makarova, who attained legendary status after first performing the titular role in a 1961 Kirov production of the canonical...
