Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlova was a famous Russian prima ballerina and choreographer, known for being the most-celebrated dancer of her time.
Dancer
February 12, 1881
January 23, 1931
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Born in 1881 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Anna Pavlova was a renowned Russian ballerina and choreographer who gained fame for her iconic performance of “The Dying Swan,” which has become a lasting symbol of ballet. As a prima ballerina, she founded her own touring company in 1911, making her the first to bring ballet to a global audience. Some of her other notable works include “Giselle” and “Coppelia,” and she participated in productions such as “The Sleeping Beauty,” “Raymonda,” and “La Bayadere.” Through her extensive touring and the establishment of The Pavlova School of Classical Ballet, she introduced ballet to a broader audience and helped preserve the art form. As the most celebrated dancer of her era and the most famous ballerina of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Pavlova’s legacy continues to inspire generations of dancers.