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Anna Pavlova


Born
in Saint Petersburg, Russian empire
February 12, 1881

Died
January 23, 1931


Famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova played her roles in The Dying Swan and Les Sylphides .

People widely regard Anna Pavlova of the most classical dancers in history and most note her as a principal artist of the imperial Russian ballet and the ballets Russes of Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev. People frequently cite her probably most well known greatness. Pavlova, most recognized for the creation, first toured with her own company around the world.

Train of Pavlova on tour in The Hague, Netherlands, mildly derailed. Dressed only in pajamas and a light scarf, she walked the length of the train to see happenings. Three weeks later, she died of pneumonia. Reportedly, she said, "If I can't dance, then I'd rather be dead," and asked to hold
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“When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment, but soon flits away. ”
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“No one can arrive from being talented alone. God gives talent, work transforms talent into genius.”
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“To tend, unfailingly, unflinchingly, towards a goal, is the secret of success.”
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