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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.
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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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. That December, she made her American Ballet Theatre debut, an association that altered the company’s trajectory.
Natalia Makarova. Actress: The Sleeping Beauty. Named "prima ballerina absolutta," as well as "first lady of ballet," heavily praised for her legendary superhuman work in ballet. She, along with Baryshnikov, Nureyev, Nijinsky and Malakov remain as evidence that he finest ballet dancer of any generation will always be a Russian.
- November 21, 1940
Jul 7, 2023 · Natalia Makarova (full name: Natalia Romanovna Makarova; in Russian: Ната́лия Рома́новна Мака́рова) is a Russian ballerina and choreographer. Natalia (or Natasha) was born and raised in the homeland of classical ballet, Leningrad, Soviet Union (now St. Petersburg, Russia), on November 21, 1940.
Natalia Makarova. Actress: The Sleeping Beauty. Named "prima ballerina absolutta," as well as "first lady of ballet," heavily praised for her legendary superhuman work in ballet. She, along with Baryshnikov, Nureyev, Nijinsky and Malakov remain as evidence that he finest ballet dancer of any generation will always be a Russian.
May 27, 2020 · Natalia Makarova created, directed and starred in that landmark production of “La Bayadere.” It became an ABT staple and eventually entered the repertoires of troupes around the world.
