Dudinskaya, Natalya Mikhaylovna

▪ 2004

      Ukrainian-born Russian ballerina (b. Aug. 21, 1912, Kharkiv, Ukraine, Russian Empire—d. Jan. 29, 2003, St. Petersburg, Russia), was prima ballerina of the Kirov (now Mariinsky) Ballet. Celebrated for her virtuosity and her pure classical technique during her performing career from the 1930s to the early 1960s, she went on to renown as a cherished and highly respected teacher.

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