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Alessandra Ferri OMRI (born 6 May 1963) is an Italian prima ballerina. She danced with the Royal Ballet (1980–1984), American Ballet Theatre (1985–2007) and La Scala Theatre Ballet (1992–2007) and as an international guest artist, before temporally retiring on 10 August 2007, aged 44, then returning in 2013.
Oct 27, 2023 · On Tuesday, the Vienna State Ballet announced that Ferri, a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theater, would be its next artistic director, succeeding Martin Schläpfer when his ...
Jan 17, 2019 · As Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alessandra Ferri opens the Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House in London, her advice on aging, longevity and beauty is what every young woman needs to hear.
- Alyson Lowe
Alessandra Ferri is one of the greatest dramatic dancers of all time, who has performed with many of the great choreographers of our time. She has won numerous awards, including the Cavaliere della Repubblica Honoris, and has recently returned to the stage with new creations by Wayne McGregor and John Neumeier.
Oct 21, 2021 · At 58, Alessandra Ferri could be forgiven for hanging up her pointe shoes and Zooming the occasional masterclass, but the Italian prima ballerina is enjoying a glorious late flowering of ...
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Jan 7, 2019 · Translating to “absolute first principal ballerina,” a prima ballerina assoluta is the best of the best, a title so rare that only 11 women have held this honor since it was first recorded in the 19 th century.
Mar 5, 2023 · At its centre stands Alessandra Ferri, who came back to both the stage and the Royal Ballet to create the role of Virginia Woolf. Now almost 60 (and sharing the role at other performances...
