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- Makarova, Natalia (1940—)Russian ballerina. Born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, in 1940; studied ballet at Leningrad's Vaganova School, 1953–59; married Edward Karkar (a businessman), in 1976; children: son Andre Michael (b. 1978).
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Biography. Makarova was born in Leningrad in the Russian SFSR of the Soviet Union. At the age of 12, she auditioned for the Leningrad Choreographic School (formerly the Imperial Ballet School), and was accepted although most students join the school at the age of 9. Makarova in 1971.
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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Overview. Born. November 21, 1940 · Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia] Birth name. Natalya Romanovna Makarova. Nickname. Natasha. Height. 5′ 3″ (1.60 m) Mini Bio. Named "prima ballerina absolutta," as well as "first lady of ballet," heavily praised for her legendary superhuman work in ballet.
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Dance History. Celebrate Natalia Makarova’s 80th Birthday With These Rarely Seen Archival Photos. Courtney Escoyne. November 23, 2020. 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.
May 27, 2020 · An icon of the stage, Makarova was beloved for her grandeur and spontaneity, the same qualities that led her, in 1970, to become the first Russian ballerina to escape the Soviets. But she had ...
Quick Reference. ( b Leningrad, 21 Nov. 1940) 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.
She was born in 1940 in the cradle of classical ballet, Leningrad (now known as St. Petersburg), and studied at the legendary Vaganova School before joining the Kirov Ballet as a teenager.
