Nina Kirsanova

Nina Kirsanova
A black-and-white picture of the artist.
Born
Nina Vasilievna Kirsanova

1898
Died3 February 1989(1989-02-03) (aged 90–91)
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer, choreographer, ballet teacher
Years active1923–1951
Career
DancesBallet

Nina Kirsanova (1898 – 3 February 1989) was a Russian-born Yugoslavian ballet dancer, one of the most important ballet artists in Belgrade, who distinguished herself as a lead principal dancer, choreographer, head of ballet and ballet teacher.[1] She also spent time as a nurse, archaeologist and actress.[2]

  1. ^ "Блистава балетска каријера" [Brilliant ballet career]. Politika (in Serbian). 27 April 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  2. ^ Правда“, Археолог са 70, а глумица са 85 година, 5. август 2011.