Anna Pavlova
February 12, 1882 –January 23, 1931
Ballet dancer, Choreographer, Editor, Silent film actor, Dancer
Lived 48 years
- Born in
- Saint Petersburg
- Passed away in
- The Hague
Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev, but is most recognized for creating the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, being the first ballerina to tour the world, including South America, India, Mexico and Australia.
Awards: Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms, Litteris et Artibus, Ingenio et arti Education: Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet
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