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This is a list of people who have been awarded the title prima ballerina, the second highest title that can be awarded to a ballerina: prima ballerina assoluta being the first. " Prima ballerina literally translates to “first principal dancer” from Italian and, in the United States, is better known as someone who is a female principal dancer.
Pages in category "Prima ballerinas" The following 145 pages are in this category, out of 145 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Pages in category "American prima ballerinas" The following 62 pages are in this category, out of 62 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Stella Abrera;
Pierina Legnani – the first ballerina ever to be titled prima ballerina assoluta – photographed during her tour of London, 1891. Written on the photo is Signorina Pierina Legnani, Première danseuse assoluta. 15-9-91 – London. Prima ballerina assoluta is a title awarded to the most notable of female ballet dancers.
Nadia Nerina (1927–2008), prima ballerina who made her glittering career with The Royal Ballet in London; Juliet Prowse (1936–1996), Indian-born, stage dancer, starred in Can-Can; Robyn Hendricks, ballet dancer, principal dancer, The Australian Ballet; Phyllis Spira (1943–2008), prima ballerina, teacher, performed with Cape Town's CAPAB
The name was selected by her grandmother, Eliza Bigheart Tall Chief, to reflect Tallchief’s life in two worlds: an Osage woman who danced to traditional songs and a prima ballerina who danced ...
Pages in category "British prima ballerinas" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Darcey Bussell; F.
Pages in category "Prima ballerina assolutas" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...