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Anna Pavlova
Making The Dying Swan an enduring image of ballet.
The Dying Swan · Classical ballet
- Born
- 12 February 1881
- Birthplace
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Died
- 23 January 1931
More people
Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlova was a Russian ballerina whose touring company brought ballet to audiences around the world.
Early life
First inspiration
A childhood ballet visit helped spark her ambition.
Training
Entered the Imperial Ballet School in Saint Petersburg.
Career
- 1899 onward
Imperial Ballet
Joined the company and rose to leading roles.
- 1900s
International appearances
Performed abroad and with the Ballets Russes.
- 1910s–1931
Own company
Toured extensively across continents.
Performances & productions
The Dying Swan
Created the solo choreographed for her by Michel Fokine.
Classical ballet
Brought excerpts and productions to new audiences.
International collaborations
Worked with artists including Uday Shankar.
Beyond work
London home
Lived at Ivy House between tours.
Influence
Her performances inspired dancers in countries with little established ballet infrastructure.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
