Famous Dancers
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Marie Taglioni was born in September 1804 in a small town in northern Italy. her parents were
Filippo Taglioni and Sophie Karsten. In 1832 Filipo choreographed the seminal
ballet of the Romantic Era -- la Sylphide -- for his daughter. But in 1804 he
was just a dancer, performing itinerantly. Filippo devoted to giving
his children the opportunity to do dance as a career, so when the
children were school aged he moved the family to Paris to enable training with
his teacher, Coulon Pere (Pere meaning father, to tell apart from his son, who
was himself a great performer and teacher.)
Filippo Taglioni and Sophie Karsten. In 1832 Filipo choreographed the seminal
ballet of the Romantic Era -- la Sylphide -- for his daughter. But in 1804 he
was just a dancer, performing itinerantly. Filippo devoted to giving
his children the opportunity to do dance as a career, so when the
children were school aged he moved the family to Paris to enable training with
his teacher, Coulon Pere (Pere meaning father, to tell apart from his son, who
was himself a great performer and teacher.)
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Eloise Fryer was born in Sandringham, Victoria. Her parents were both former
dancers of The Australian Ballet and she started dancing at age three
after watching them teach. She trained at The Jane Moore Academy Of Ballet until
the age of 16, while also taking classes at her parents’ adult ballet
studio City Dance Centre. Eloise competed in many competitions throughout
Victoria from the age of eight, frequently gaining first place. She achieved
her RAD solo seal before joining The Australian Ballet in 2008.
Eloise’s favourite ballet of all time is Romeo & Juliet, as well as
the big classics.
dancers of The Australian Ballet and she started dancing at age three
after watching them teach. She trained at The Jane Moore Academy Of Ballet until
the age of 16, while also taking classes at her parents’ adult ballet
studio City Dance Centre. Eloise competed in many competitions throughout
Victoria from the age of eight, frequently gaining first place. She achieved
her RAD solo seal before joining The Australian Ballet in 2008.
Eloise’s favourite ballet of all time is Romeo & Juliet, as well as
the big classics.
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Anna Pavlova was One of the most famous of ballet dancers, Pavlova was a Russian ballerina
in the early part of the 20th century. She is thought to have been as the first dancer to have a world tour, she is widely known for her Dying Swan dance, which is still remembered today. Originally rejected from the Imperial Ballet School because she was too small. she has influenced more people than any one else
Besides her beautiful dancing, she altered her pointe shoes as they were to curved. Some accused her of "cheating" the craft; however, anyone who saw Pavlova dance knew that she was simply magical. She died of medical complications in hospital just before her 50th birthday. In addition to
being one of the most famous female dancers in history, she was also a
generous philanthropist.
in the early part of the 20th century. She is thought to have been as the first dancer to have a world tour, she is widely known for her Dying Swan dance, which is still remembered today. Originally rejected from the Imperial Ballet School because she was too small. she has influenced more people than any one else
Besides her beautiful dancing, she altered her pointe shoes as they were to curved. Some accused her of "cheating" the craft; however, anyone who saw Pavlova dance knew that she was simply magical. She died of medical complications in hospital just before her 50th birthday. In addition to
being one of the most famous female dancers in history, she was also a
generous philanthropist.
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Frederick Ashton Born in Ecuador, Ashton attended an Anna Pavlova performance at the age of 13. The choreography captured him so powerfully, he was convinced from that day forward that he too would grow up to be an influential dancer. He moved to England in 1919, where he became a student at Dover College, which prepared him for his first choreography attempt in 1926. It was a wild success, and he went on to become a resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet during the 1930s.
While Ashton's name is not nearly as recognizable as Pavlova's or Baryshnikov's, he is responsible for the timeless ballet adaptation of Cinderella, and was known to dance the role of one of the ugly stepsisters on more than one occasion. Frederick Ashton was knighted for his tremendous contributions, and he passed away in his England home in 1988.
While Ashton's name is not nearly as recognizable as Pavlova's or Baryshnikov's, he is responsible for the timeless ballet adaptation of Cinderella, and was known to dance the role of one of the ugly stepsisters on more than one occasion. Frederick Ashton was knighted for his tremendous contributions, and he passed away in his England home in 1988.
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Mikhail Baryshnikov was born in Latvia in 1948. An experienced and respected ballet dancer in the Soviet Union during the 1960s, Baryshnikov was a beloved part of his nation. Unfortunately, the feelings weren't mutual at the time. He defected from the Soviet Union to the United States in 1974 in hopes of having a better opportunity to express himself creatively.
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Margot FonteynBorn in Surrey, England in 1919, Margot Fonteyn joined Sadler's Wells Ballet (now the Royal Ballet) during the 1930s. By her 20th birthday, she was the star of the company, inspiring Frederick Ashton to choreograph roles for her and stealing the hearts of every audience who saw her.
Most ballet fans know her as the female half of the Nureyev-Fonteyn pair, famous for their performances of Romeo and Juliet, among other romantic pairings. While Fonteyn was almost 40 years old when they danced together for the first time, and, therefore, should have been on the brink of retirement, the perfect match that was Nureyev-Fonteyn inspired her to keep dancing. The partnership was a fiery one, with enough grace and beauty to fill the theater up to the very last row of the audience. Dame Margot Fonteyn passed away in 1991 in her adopted country, Panama.
Most ballet fans know her as the female half of the Nureyev-Fonteyn pair, famous for their performances of Romeo and Juliet, among other romantic pairings. While Fonteyn was almost 40 years old when they danced together for the first time, and, therefore, should have been on the brink of retirement, the perfect match that was Nureyev-Fonteyn inspired her to keep dancing. The partnership was a fiery one, with enough grace and beauty to fill the theater up to the very last row of the audience. Dame Margot Fonteyn passed away in 1991 in her adopted country, Panama.
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Modern dance would be quite different today without Martha Graham, who has often been referred to as the "mother of American dance." She broke away from traditional ballet focusing instead upon the ferociously unconventional and sharp movements that would become modern dance. Her style was high-energy and fierce, involving an abrupt and jerking style that can truly only be achieved by dancers gifted in her specific school of artistry. Many argue that Graham's movements cannot be taught, as they are rather "felt" by each individual dancer.
In 1998, Martha Graham was honored as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, and her style and choreography continue to be replicated throughout the modern dance world. Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, and Merce Cunningham are just a few of her "descendants," and her unique brand of dance is sure to live on for future generations.
In 1998, Martha Graham was honored as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, and her style and choreography continue to be replicated throughout the modern dance world. Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, and Merce Cunningham are just a few of her "descendants," and her unique brand of dance is sure to live on for future generations.
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Rudolf Nureyev born 18 years after Margot Fonteyn, Nureyev was just starting his world career, having defected from Russia, when he danced with Fonteyn for the first time in Giselle. This partnership rocketed Nureyev to worldwide fame. His strength and charisma made his dancing unforgettable; while his technique was irreproachable, it was the fire he infused this technique with that audiences around the globe were infatuated with. Nureyev passed away at the young age of 54, just one year after Fonteyn's death.