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Tamara Rojo
Tamara Rojo (born 1974) is a Spanish ballerina, the artistic director and a lead principal dancer of the English National Ballet. Renowned for her strong technique and acting skills, she has starred in numerous roles, including 'The Nutcracker' and 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland (born 1982) is an American ballerina. She became the first African American woman to be promoted to the rank of principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre. Notable performances include 'Firebird' and 'Swan Lake'.
Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) was a Russian prima ballerina famous for her role in 'The Dying Swan'. She danced with the Imperial Russian Ballet and later formed her own company, touring the world.
Galina Ulanova
Galina Ulanova (1910-1998) was a Russian ballerina acclaimed for her dramatic intensity and technical purity. She was the leading ballerina of the Kirov Ballet and later the Bolshoi Theatre, best known for 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Svetlana Zakharova
Svetlana Zakharova (born 1979) is a Russian ballerina and currently a prima ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet. She is known for her long limbs and expressive stage presence, with performances in 'Swan Lake' and 'La Bayadère'.
Margot Fonteyn
Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) was an English prima ballerina, regarded as one of the greatest classical ballet dancers of all time. She spent her entire career with the Royal Ballet, known for her partnership with Rudolf Nureyev.
Sylvie Guillem
Sylvie Guillem (born 1965) is a French ballerina who performed with the Paris Opera Ballet and later the Royal Ballet in London. Known for her athleticism and flexibility, she was distinguished in contemporary ballet as well as classical roles.
Maya Plisetskaya
Maya Plisetskaya (1925-2015) was a Russian ballerina, choreographer, ballet director, and actress, known for her athletic technique and bold stage presence. Among her notable roles were 'Swan Lake' and 'Carmen Suite'.
Alicia Alonso
Alicia Alonso (1920-2019) was a Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer. She founded the National Ballet of Cuba and was renowned for her portrayal of Giselle.
Natalia Makarova
Natalia Makarova (born 1940) is a Russian ballerina who defected to the West in 1970. She was a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the Royal Ballet, known for her roles in 'Giselle' and 'Onegin'.
Marianela Núñez
Marianela Núñez (born 1982) is an Argentine ballerina and a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet. Noted for her versatility, she shines in roles ranging from the technical demands of 'Don Quixote' to the dramatic 'Lady of the Camellias'.
Darcey Bussell
Darcey Bussell (born 1969) is a retired English ballerina who was a principal dancer at The Royal Ballet. She had a wide-ranging repertoire, excelling in both classical and contemporary works such as 'The Prince of the Pagodas' and 'Song of the Earth'.
Ulyana Lopatkina
Ulyana Lopatkina (born 1973) is a Russian prima ballerina who was a leading dancer of the Mariinsky Ballet. Known for her refined elegance and precision, her memorable roles include Odette/Odile in 'Swan Lake' and the title role in 'Giselle'.
Yekaterina Kondaurova
Yekaterina Kondaurova (born 1982) is a Russian ballerina with the Mariinsky Ballet. As a principal dancer, she is admired for her commanding stage presence and has excelled in both classical and modern ballets, including 'Carmen' and 'Swan Lake'.
Aurélie Dupont
Aurélie Dupont (born 1973) is a French former étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet and the current director of dance at the company. She is celebrated for her impeccable artistry and remarkable performances in 'La Bayadère' and 'Manon'.
Viviana Durante
Viviana Durante (born 1967) is an Italian ballerina who was a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Noted for her emotional expressiveness and strong personality onstage, her repertoire includes 'Manon' and 'Sleeping Beauty'.
Natalia Osipova
Natalia Osipova (born 1986) is a Russian ballerina, currently a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet and known for her explosive jumps and dramatic intensity. Her memorable roles include Kitri in 'Don Quixote' and Giselle in 'Giselle'.
Diana Vishneva
Diana Vishneva (born 1976) is a Russian ballerina who was a principal dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. She is praised for her expressive quality and versatility, with standout performances in 'Giselle' and 'Manon'.
Alina Cojocaru
Alina Cojocaru (born 1981) is a Romanian ballerina and a principal dancer with the English National Ballet. Previously a principal at The Royal Ballet, she's acclaimed for her technical finesse and dramatic power, especially as Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Lynn Seymour
Lynn Seymour (born 1939) is a Canadian ballerina who was a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet. She originated many roles for choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, including Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet' and Anastasia in 'Anastasia'.
Paloma Herrera
Paloma Herrera (born 1975) is an Argentine ballerina who was a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Her career is marked by her vivacious stage presence and her standout performances in traditional ballets like 'Don Quixote' and 'Coppélia'.
Lauren Cuthbertson
Lauren Cuthbertson (born 1984) is an English ballerina and a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet. Her pure technique and lyrical quality have been showcased in roles like Juliet in MacMillan's 'Romeo and Juliet' and Alice in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.
Ekaterina Maximova
Ekaterina Maximova (1939-2009) was a Russian ballerina who was a principal with the Bolshoi Ballet. Her partnership with Vladimir Vasiliev was legendary, and she was beloved for her performances in roles such as Giselle and Kitri.
Polina Semionova
Polina Semionova (born 1984) is a Russian ballerina who has danced with the Berlin State Ballet as a principal. She is known for her technical prowess and has shone in a variety of roles, including 'The Nutcracker' and John Neumeier's 'Lulu'.
Olga Smirnova
Olga Smirnova (born 1991) is a Russian ballerina and a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet. Recognized for her pristine technique and noble stage manners, her repertoire includes leading roles in 'La Bayadère' and 'Diamonds' from Balanchine's 'Jewels'.
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