Nadia Nerina
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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]
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Nadia Nerina | |
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Born | Nadine Judd (1927-10-21)21 October 1927 Bloemfontein, South Africa |
Died | 6 October 2008(2008-10-06) (aged 80) |
Occupation(s) | Ballet dancer; prima ballerina |
Spouse |
Charles Gordon (m. 1956–2008) |
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