Famous ballet dancers

Ballet pointe dancer

Misty Copeland performs in “Swan Lake” at Lincoln Center in New York, June 24, 2015. Copeland, whose openness about race in ballet helped to make her one of the most famous ballerinas in the U.S., was promoted on Tuesday by American Ballet Theater, becoming the first African-American female principal dancer in the company’s 75-year history. Photo: JULIETA CERVANTES, New York Times / NYTNS

Maya Mikhaylovna Plisetskaya - Russian ballet dancer, ballet master, choreographer, teacher, writer, and actress. \\ Born on November 20, 1925. Frequently cited as one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century. Maya Plisetskaya danced for nearly 60 years, of which 50 are in the Bolshoi Theatre.

Margot FONTEYN

Ever wondered who the biggest stars of ballet really are? Get ready to discover the top 12 most famous male ballet dancers from history! From legendary names like Nijinsky and Mikhail Fokine to other incredible performers, this list will introduce you to the talents who forever changed the world of dance. You won't believe how these dancers amazed audiences with their grace and powerful moves for many decades. Perfect for anyone who loves ballet or is just starting to learn about its…

Maria Khoreva as Giselle, "Giselle", choreography by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa, music by Adolphe Adam, libretto by Jules Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges, Théophile Gautier and Jean Coralli, Mariinsky Ballet, Saint Petersburg, Russia (May 23, 2021) # Photographer Svetlana Avvakum

Photo about Ballet dancer, prima ballerina of Mariinsky theatre Victoria Tereshkina. a variation from the ballet `don Quixote`. Moscow. 14.12.2010. Image of mariinsky, quixote, tereshkina - 111100953

annika volkov

The Cuban was considered one of the greatest 20th Century ballerinas.

The Royal Danish Ballet showcases the acclaimed Danish choreographer August Bournoville, the creator of the infamous La Sylphide. The boys shined on stage.

There have been many black ballet dancers throughout history. And here are the names of the best black ballet dancers out there.

In this deep-dive biography, we'll look at Shura Baryshnikov's life and other details like her net worth, height, family, husband, and more.

The former prima ballerina and Strictly judge had her hip resurfaced with titanium implants last year as a legacy of her ballet training that has also left her with torn muscles and needing ankle surgery.

💃 Akane Takada as Kitri in The Royal Ballet's Don Quixote, 2019

Copeland, 32, joined American Ballet Theatre in 2001 and has been a soloist with the prestigious dance company since 2007. She was among several dancers given new roles.

Misty Copeland • Darcey Bussell • Diana Vishneva • Uliana Lopatkina • Julie Kent • More ...