Frederick Lewis Allen
American historian and editor of Harper's Magazine
Anna Pavlovna Pavlova was a renowned Russian prima ballerina. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes, and she is most recognized for creating the role of The Dying Swan. Pavlova was also the first ballerina to tour the world with her own company, performing in South America, India, Mexico, and Australia.
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About the Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlovna Pavlovawas a Russian prima ballerina. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev, but is most recognized for creating the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, being the first ballerina to tour the world, including South America, India, Mexico and Australia.
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Anna Pavlovna Pavlova was a Russian prima ballerina who was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev.
Anna Pavlova is most recognized for creating the role of The Dying Swan.
With her own company, Anna Pavlova was the first ballerina to tour the world, including South America, India, Mexico, and Australia.
Anna Pavlovna Pavlova was born on February 12, 1881 [Old Style January 31, 1881].
Anna Pavlova died on January 23, 1931.
Anna Pavlova was the first ballerina to tour the world with her own company, bringing ballet to new audiences in South America, India, Mexico, and Australia.
Anna Pavlova is most recognized for creating the role of The Dying Swan, which became one of the most iconic and influential ballet performances of the 20th century.
7 Quotes by Anna Pavlova
- 1.
God gives talent. Work transforms talent into genius.
Anna PavlovaRussian ballet dancer
- 2.
The right to happiness is fundamental.
Anna PavlovaRussian ballet dancer
- 3.
To follow, without halt, one aim: that’s the secret of success.
Anna PavlovaRussian ballet dancer
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Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits.
Anna PavlovaRussian ballet dancer
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No one can arrive from being talented alone, work transforms talent into genius.
Anna PavlovaRussian ballet dancer
- 6.
Success depends in a very large measure upon individual initiative and exertion, and cannot be achieved except by a dint of hard work.
Anna PavlovaRussian ballet dancer
- 7.
When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment, but soon flits away.
Anna PavlovaRussian ballet dancer