To the history of M. Kschessinska’ ballet studio in Paris
Abstract
The article is devoted to the document from the fund ‘Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich and H. S. H Princess Romanovsky-Krasinsky M. F.’ in the State Archive of Russia (GARF). The paper clarifies information about the Parisian period of the famous Russian ballerina Mathilde Ksсhessinska and her ballet studio (1929–1964), reveals the biography of one of Ksсhessinska students — Shirley Bridge (Anna Adrianov).
About the Author
M. P. Radina
Vaganova Ballet Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Radina M. P. — Master’s Student
2. Rossi St., St. Petersburg, 191023
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Review
For citations:
Radina M.P. To the history of M. Kschessinska’ ballet studio in Paris. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2022;(1):46-62. (In Russ.)
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