Carnival of Italians. Italian dancers in St. Petersburg during the era of Petipa
Abstract
The article presents a gallery of Italian dancers who toured inSt. Petersburgin the second half of the 19th century — from C. Grisi and F. Cerrito to P. Legnani and other Italians who came after her but failed to attract the attention of the public and ballet fans. The author characterizes the appearance and professionalism of Italian ballerinas using memoirs and archival materials.
About the Author
V. BonelliItaly
Independent researcher.
Via privata Sartirana 6, 20144 Milano, Italia (Milan, Italy).
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Review
For citations:
Bonelli V. Carnival of Italians. Italian dancers in St. Petersburg during the era of Petipa. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2019;(5):6-19. (In Russ.)
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