Galina Ulanova
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Galina Sergeyevna Ulanova was a Russian ballet dancer. She is frequently cited as being one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century.
Ulanova in 1968
Ulanova with Yuri Zhdanov in Romeo and Juliet
Ulanova on a Russian 3-ruble postage stamp issued in 2000.
Prima ballerina assoluta
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Prima ballerina assoluta is a title awarded to the most notable of female ballet dancers. To be recognised as a prima ballerina assoluta is a rare honour, traditionally reserved for the most exception
Galina Ulanova
…take part in his stage productions. In 1944, when her fame reached Joseph Stalin, he had her transferred to the Bolshoi Theatre, where she would be the prima ballerina assoluta for 16 years. The following year, she danced the title role in the world premiere of Sergei Prokofiev's Cinderella. Ulanova was regarded as a great…
Pierina Legnani – the first ballerina ever to be titled prima ballerina assoluta – photographed during her tour of London, 1891. Written on the photo is Signorina Pierina Legnani, Première danseuse assoluta. 15-9-91 – London.
Pierina Legnani, in 1893.
Matylda Krzesińska, in 1909.
Attilia Radice, 1950s (photo with Guido Lauri).