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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 ...
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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See rare images of the legendary ballerina who defected from the Soviet Union and became a star at ABT. Learn about her life, career and achievements in ballet and musical theater.
Learn about the life and career of Natalia Makarova, one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time. From her early days in Leningrad to her defection, Broadway debut, and international fame, she overcame many challenges and achieved remarkable success.
- November 21, 1940
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May 27, 2020 · May 27, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. EDT. Natalia Makarova at her country house in California in May. (Dina Makaroff) Forty years ago almost to the day, American Ballet Theatre premiered a glittering...
Apr 5, 2020 · 9.4K views 4 years ago. 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...
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Natalia Makarova is a Russian-born ballet dancer, choreographer, and teacher who has performed and staged classical ballets around the world. She received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2012 for her contributions to American culture and dance.
