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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.
Apr 11, 2018 · Soviet prima ballerina Natalia Makarova is legendary for her emotive, passionate performances. She interprets the variation with rich soulfulness, flowing through positions with sinuous, unfurling limbs. Her feet tremble like the piano keys as she bourrées, surging and slowing with the tempo.
Renowned dancer, actress, and choreographer, Natalia Makarova stands as one of the world’s most celebrated ballerinas. She began her career in her native Leningrad where, upon graduating from the Vaganova School, she joined the Kirov Ballet rapidly rising to the rank of ballerina.
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.
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, 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.
May 27, 2020 · As she was first bringing it to the stage, Makarova taught the ABT dancers every step and gesture of the three-hour production, with corps de ballet rookies and the company’s greats alike ...
