Eternal Grace: Anna Pavlovas Lasting Influence

Anna Pavlova as a child Anna Pavlova was a Russian prima ballet dancer during the 19th and 20th centuries. On a surface level, I chose her because I have heard her name before when it came to ballet because of her prima status. Once I searched her up, I chose to continue learning about her because I saw how inspiring she is to learn about. She went through a long journey from poorer upbringings in St. Petersburg where she wasn't taken seriously as a ballerina (at first) to becoming a widely acknowledged prima ballet dancer displaying her given talent and dedication to dance as she not only revolutionized ballet with her performances but also brought the form to global audiences. Documentary Project The Mariinsky Theatre Pavlova was born on February 12, 1881, on a winter's day in St. Petersburg, Russia. She was born in the Preobrazhensky Regiment hospital where her father served. She continued to grow up in St. Petersburg Russia through her early life. Her family came from humbl...