Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950)
Russian dancer and choreographer of Polish descent, celebrated for his virtuosity, depth and intensity of his characterisations.
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931)
Russian prima ballerina, recognised for creation of role, ‘The Dying Swan’. First ballerina to tour ballet internationally. Iconic and innovative.
Galina Ulanova (1910-1998)
Acclaimed Russian dancer transferred by Stalin to Bolshoi Theatre to be prima ballerina assoluta. Elegant and expressive.
Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991)
Fonteyn spent her entire career as a dancer with The Royal Ballet. Appointed Prima Ballerina Assoluta by HM The Queen. Gorgeous and glamourous.
Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993)
Soviet-born dancer whose expressive skills provided a new role for male dancers.
Mikhail Baryshnikov (1948-)
Artistic director of American Ballet Theatre. Received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, in The Turning Point.
Natalia Makarova (1940-)
Russian ballerina performed with American Ballet Theatre in New York and Royal Ballet.
Anthony Dowell (1943-)
Most noted for role of Oberon in Dream by Sir Frederick Ashton and for filmed performance as Siegfried in Swan Lake in 1980.
Gelsey Kirkland (1952-)
Joined New York City Ballet at 15, promoted to soloist and principal soon. Played leading roles in many great 20th-century ballets.
Sylvie Guillem (1965-)
Top-ranking female dancer with Paris Opera Ballet, principal at Royal Ballet in London.
Gorgeous, graceful and glamorous dancers!
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