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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 ...
- ballet dancer, choreographer
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- Natasha Makarova
- 1950s–present
Natalia Makarova (born October 21, 1940, Leningrad, Russia, U.S.S.R. [now St. Petersburg, Russia]) Russian-born ballerina considered to be one of the greatest classical dancers. Makarova began her training at the Leningrad Choreographic School at age 12. Upon graduation in 1959 she joined the Kirov (now Mariinsky) Ballet and soon became one of ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Natalia Makarova is a legendary ballerina who defected from the Soviet Union in 1970 and became a star of American Ballet Theatre. Celebrate her 80th birthday with these rare archival photos of her life and career, from her Kirov Ballet days to her Tony and Olivier awards.
May 27, 2020 · May 27, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. EDT. Natalia Makarova at her country house in California in May. (Dina Makaroff) Forty years ago almost to the day, American Ballet Theatre premiered a glittering ...
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. With her shapely face, big expressive eyes, large cheekbones and ...
- November 21, 1940
Nov 30, 2012 · In 1974 Makarova staged only the second act, re-creating what is known as "The Kingdom of the Shades" from her memories of the Kirov production, with its mesmerizing chain of 24 ghostly women ...
Natalia Makarova is a legendary Russian ballet dancer who defected to the West and performed with the Kirov, the Royal and the American Ballet Theatre. She won a Tony Award for her role in On Your Toes and appeared in several TV movies and documentaries.
