A former ballet star at the height of her success, technique and artistry. No wonder the Russian Ministry selected her for her assignment as Artistic Director of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, St. Petersburg.
@Leonnidik No, not Ninette De Valois. That was Gerd Larsen, a long time and long serving character dancer with the RB. In the vintage RB Swan Lake recording with Dowell and Makarova, she plays the Queen Mother.
A former ballet star at the height of her success, technique and artistry. No wonder the Russian Ministry selected her for her assignment as Artistic Director of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, St. Petersburg.
MasterpieceDanceCA 3 weeks ago
@avesraggiana - LOL! I know, I was kidding!!!
Leonnidik 1 month ago
@Solange513 Mine too! :-)
Pearlaceous 3 months ago
The mosy beautiful Nikiya ever, and perhaps the best. The wonderful Gerd Larsen was the most effective scene-stealer in 20th century ballet.
palubob 3 months ago
@Leonnidik No, not Ninette De Valois. That was Gerd Larsen, a long time and long serving character dancer with the RB. In the vintage RB Swan Lake recording with Dowell and Makarova, she plays the Queen Mother.
avesraggiana 3 months ago
She's the best Nikiya I know
Solange513 4 months ago
@Pearlaceous Yes, she's sublime and extremely elegant. Altynai's born Nikiya, my favourite too.
circae2012 4 months ago
@Leonnidik Ninette *was* the snake ...
Pearlaceous 4 months ago
The sublime Altynai - my favourite Nikiya!
Pearlaceous 4 months ago
Was that Ninette de Valois handing her the snake basket?
Altynai had style, grace, powerful stage presence, beauty, and the best ribs in the business.
Leonnidik 9 months ago