Nadia Nerina

Nadia Nerina
Born
Nadine Judd

(1927-10-21)21 October 1927
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Died6 October 2008(2008-10-06) (aged 80)
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer; prima ballerina
Spouse
Charles Gordon
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(m. 1956⁠–⁠2008)​

Nadia Nerina (21 October 1927 – 6 October 2008) was a South African dancer who was "one of the most gifted, versatile, and inspiring ballerinas of The Royal Ballet" during the 1950s and 1960s.[1] She was known "for her technical virtuosity, lightness afoot, effortless-seeming jumps, and joyful charm onstage, especially in comedic roles."[2]

  1. ^ Mary Clarke, "Nadia Nerina," obituary, The Guardian (London), 7 October 2008.
  2. ^ Bruce Weber, "Nadia Nerina, Royal Ballet Dancer, Is Dead at 80," obituary, The New York Times, 11 October 2008.