Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlovna Pavlova , , ; , .}} (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova;.}} – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima ballerina. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Sergei Diaghilev, but is most recognized for creating the role of ''The Dying Swan'' and, with her own company, being the first ballerina to tour the world, including South America, India, Mexico and Australia. Provided by Wikipedia