ANNA PAVLOVA
Arts
Born: January 31, 1882
St. Petersburg, Russia
Died: January 23, 1931

"Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits."

Russian-born Anna Pavlova was one of the most revered prima ballerinas of all time. She appeared all over the world and introduced millions of people to the art of ballet, who would otherwise never have known its beauty. She was gifted with an unusual grace and craftsmanship. She made her debut at the Maryinsky in St. Petersburg in 1899 and became prima ballerina after a performance of Swan Lake. In 1908 she joined Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in Paris and danced with the great Nijinsky. Her repertory included The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and Le Cygne.

1. Anna was born in __________ , Russia.


2. What was the life Anna mentioned, that one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits?


3. Anna Pavlova was a famous ___________ .


4. She became prima ballerina after a performance of __________ . (remember to capitalize)


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