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
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).
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.