Alexandra Danilova
Russian-American ballerina (1903–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Dionisyevna and the family name is Danilova.
Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova (Russian: Александра Дионисьевна Данилова; November 20, 1903 – July 13, 1997) was a Russian-born prima ballerina, who became an American citizen. In 1989, she was recognized for lifetime achievements in ballet as a Kennedy Center Honoree.[4]
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Александра Данилова | |
Born | Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova (1903-11-20)November 20, 1903 |
Died | July 13, 1997(1997-07-13) (aged 93) New York City, U.S. |
Nationality | Russian American (naturalized 1946)[1] |
Occupation(s) | Ballerina, teacher |
Spouse(s) | Giuseppe Massera (m. 1934–19??) Kazimir Kokich (m. 1941–19??)[2] |
Partner | George Balanchine (1926–1933) |
Awards | Capezio Dance Award, 1958[1] Mae L. Wien Award, 1989[3] Kennedy Center Honoree, 1989 |
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