1881 - 1931
Anna Pavlova was a renowned Russian ballerina, born on February 12, 1881, in Saint Petersburg. She is best known for her ethereal dancing style and was a principal dancer with the Imperial Russian Ballet and later founded her own company, becoming one of the first ballerinas to tour internationally. Pavlova's most famous role was in "The Dying Swan," which became synonymous with her legacy and helped elevate ballet as a popular art form worldwide.