While succeeding generations may have dreamed of being ballerinas, they could never again dream of being ballerinas like Pavlova. The tireless Pavlova's bravura touring early in the last century (sometimes she even shared the bill with an animal act) helped create an audience for Russian ballet, which was later reinspired by George Balanchine's incisive creations. where merciless discipline reigns.'' The pool of recruits seems not to have shrunk, even though so many girls these days pursue physical proficiency, esprit de corps and glory on the soccer field, the basketball court and other playing fields. (All ages)įOR Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), starting ballet school was like ''entering a convent. Metropolitan Museum of Art/ Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
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