Danilova, Alexandra. (1903–1997)
Handwritten and Signed Biography
An unusual autograph biography written entirely in the hand of the great Russian ballerina and signed by her. Penned for the "Biography File" of the publication "Theatre World," she has written some of the highlights of her career etc. Very interesting!One of the most popular dancers of her time, she was a star at St. Petersburg's Imperial Ballet, with the Ballets Russes under Sergei Diaghilev, and then with the Ballet Russe de Monto Carlo after Diaghilev's death. One of the greatest dancers of her time, she created numerous important Balanchine roles and was an important teacher at the School of American Ballet. (7315)
Autograph Letter Dance