Alexandra 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.
Alexandra Danilova | |
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| Александра Данилова | |
Danilova as Fanny Cerrito in Pas de Quatre, 1948 | |
| Born | Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova November 20, 1903 Peterhof, Russian Empire |
| Died | July 13, 1997 (aged 93) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Russian American (naturalized 1946) |
| Occupation(s) | Ballerina, teacher |
| Spouse(s) | Giuseppe Massera (m. 1934–19??) Kazimir Kokich (m. 1941–19??) |
| Partner | George Balanchine (1926–1933) |
| Awards | Capezio Dance Award, 1958 Mae L. Wien Award, 1989 Kennedy Center Honoree, 1989 |
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