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Danilova, Alexandra
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1903-1997
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Studied at the Imperial School of Ballet in St. Petersburg. She danced with Diaghilev's Ballet Russes until the death of Diaghilev in 1929. Danced as a prima ballerina with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo from 1938-1952. Later on became a choreographer at the Metropolitan Opera. She also became a Kennedy Centre Honoree upon retirement for her contributions to the field of ballet.