Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlova

  • Birthday: 2/12/1881
  • Deathday: 1/23/1931
  • Place of birth: Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
  • Fame for: Acting

Biography

Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev. Pavlova is most recognized for her creation of the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, became the first ballerina to tour around the world, including performances in South America, India and Australia.

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For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes
Release date: 12/12/2009

For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes

Role(s): Self - Dancer: Ballets Russes (archive footage)

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The Dumb Girl of Portici
Release date: 1/30/1916

The Dumb Girl of Portici

Role(s): Fenella

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The Immortal Swan
Release date: 5/26/1935

The Immortal Swan

Role(s): (archive footage)

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That's Dancing!
Release date: 1/18/1985

That's Dancing!

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The Dying Swan
Release date: 8/25/1925

The Dying Swan

Role(s): The Swan

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