Pierina Legnani

Dancer

Birthday September 30, 1863

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Milan, Italy

DEATH DATE Nov 15, 1930 (67)

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About

Former ballerina labeled one of the greatest ballerinas of all time.

Before Fame

She developed her technique studying under Carina Bertta.

Trivia

She is credited with being the first dancer to introduce the 32 fouettés en tournant into the coda of the Grand Pas d'Action in Cinderella.

Family Life

She was born in Milan, Italy.

Associated With

She and composer Felix Blumenfeld were both affiliated with the Maryinsky Theatre during their careers.