Galina Ulanova

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Ballet dancer Galina Ulanova had close links with ballet from birth, as her mother was a solo dancer and teacher with the Imperial Ballet. She was educated as a boarder in the state ballet school, and developed great grace and poetry in her movement, even though she did not have the typical physique of a ballet dancer. She danced Odette-Odile in 'Swan Lake' in 1928, and then began to study a number of leading roles. She expanded her repertoire in the 1930s, with roles including Masha in 'The Nutcracker' in 1934.

Ulanova, Galina Sergeyevna

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Alla Shelest

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Dancer, choreographer and dance director Alla Shelest was taught by Yelisaveta Gerdt from the age of 15. She graduated from the Leningrad Choreographic Academy in 1937 and immediately entered the Kirov Ballet. She danced leading roles from a very early stage, but her career did not progress smoothly, as she suffered frequently from poor health and breakdowns. She was Ballet Mistress at Kuibishev from 1967 to 1976, and then taught at the Leningrad Choreographic Academy and at the Conservatory.

Shelest, Alla Jakovlevna

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Alexandra Danilova

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Ballet dancer Alexandra Danilova showed a natural ability for dancing at an early age. She was trained at the Imperial Theatre School in St Petersburg, Russia, from where she graduated in 1921. Early influences were Elizabeta Gerdt, her teacher, along with dancers such as Ana Pavlova and Mathilda Kschessinska. Her career flourished in the Opera-Ballet at the Maryinsky Theatre, and she gain great respect for her charisma and charm.

Ballerinas, Danilova, Alexandra Dionsysievna

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