Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev. Pavlova is most recognized for her creation of the role of The Dying Swan and, with her own company, became the first ballerina to tour around the world, including performances in South America, India, Mexico and Australia.

For other uses, see Anna Pavlova (disambiguation).
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Pavlovna and the family name is Pavlova.

Anna Pavlova
Pavlova, c. 1905
Born
Anna Matveyevna Pavlova

(1881-02-12)12 February 1881
Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire
Died23 January 1931(1931-01-23) (aged 49)
The Hague, Netherlands
OccupationBallerina
Years active1899–1931
Spouse
Victor Dandré
​
(m. 1914)​
Parents
  • Lyubov Feodorovna Pavlova
  • Matvey Pavlovich Pavlov
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