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Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova ( Russian: Александра Дионисьевна Данилова; November 20, 1903 – July 13, 1997) was a Russian-born prima ballerina, who became an American citizen. In 1989, she was recognized for lifetime achievements in ballet as a Kennedy Center Honoree. [4] Early life.
Alexandra Danilova (born November 20, 1903, Peterhof, Russia—died July 13, 1997, New York, New York, U.S.) was a prima ballerina who brought to American ballet the training and traditions of both the classical Russian and the modern Diaghilev repertoires. Alexandra Danilova, c. 1928.
Jul 15, 1997 · Alexandra Danilova, an internationally popular ballet star known for her vivacity and theatrical flair, died on Sunday at her home in Manhattan. She was 93.
Jan 4, 1998 · When I took my first class with Alexandra Danilova at the School of American Ballet, I was 19 and had just been made a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. She had been acclaimed by...
Jul 13, 1997 · Alexandra Danilova (dancer, born November 20, 1904, St. Petersburg, Russia; died July 13, 1997) In Alexandra Danilova’s own words, "One has to have a talent for teaching -- a separate talent, different from the kind that makes a great performer." In a professional career spanning more than 50 years, Danilova has proven herself to be that ...
Danilova, Alexandra (1903–1997)One of the leading ballerinas of the 20th century who combined a four-decade dancing career in Soviet Russia, Western Europe, and the U.S. with a subsequent career as a distinguished teacher. Nickname: Choura (pronounced Shura), Shura. Pronunciation: Da-NEEL-ova.
Summarize this article for a 10 year old. Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova ( Russian: Александра Дионисьевна Данилова; November 20, 1903 – July 13, 1997) was a Russian-born prima ballerina, who became an American citizen. In 1989, she was recognized for lifetime achievements in ballet as a Kennedy Center Honoree.
