Who was Anna Pavlova?
Q: Who was Anna Pavlova?
A: Anna Pavlova was a ballerina from Russia who was considered one of the greatest classical ballet dancers of the early 20th century.
Q: What made Anna Pavlova famous?
A: Anna Pavlova was most famous for her performance in the ballet "The Dying Swan," which she performed approximately 4000 times.
Q: What was Anna Pavlova's role in the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes?
A: Anna Pavlova was a principal artist in both the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes, two of the most prestigious ballet companies of the time.
Q: How did Anna Pavlova influence other ballet dancers?
A: Through her interpretation of the role of Odette in Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," Anna Pavlova influenced the way other dancers performed the role.
Q: What was Anna Pavlova's contribution to ballet?
A: Anna Pavlova was the first ballerina to tour ballet companies around the world with her own company, which helped to popularize ballet internationally.
Q: When and where was Anna Pavlova born and where did she die?
A: Anna Pavlova was born in St Petersburg, Russia on February 12, 1881 and she died in The Hague, Netherlands on January 23, 1931.
Q: Who choreographed "The Dying Swan" and how long was the ballet?
A: "The Dying Swan" was choreographed by Mikhail Fokine and was only four minutes long.
