Natalia Romanovna Makarova is a Russian prima ballerina and choreographer.
10 Facts About Natalia Makarova
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Natalia Makarova was a permanent member of the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad from 1956 to 1970, achieving prima ballerina status during the 1960s.
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Natalia Makarova defected to the West on 4 September 1970, while on tour with the Kirov in London.
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When she first arrived in the West, Natalia Makarova was eager to expand her choreography by dancing ballets by modern choreographers.
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Natalia Makarova was featured in the 1976 live American Ballet Theatre production of Swan Lake, simulcast from Lincoln Center on both PBS and NPR.
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Natalia Makarova continued to excel in many different roles, most notably, her title role in Giselle.
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Natalia Makarova retired from dancing due to accumulating injuries, especially to her knees.
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Natalia Makarova won a Tony Award, as well as numerous other stage awards for her performances in the Broadway revival of On Your Toes.
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Natalia Makarova played Lydia Lopokova in Wooing in Absence, compiled by Patrick Garland.
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In 1976, Natalia Makarova married industrialist Edward Karkar, and together they had a son, Andrei.