Natalia Makarova’s Giselle still haunts

I caught the prima ballerina in 1975 Natalya Makarovaspiritual performance In his first game in Melbourne giselle (Act II) As guest artist of Ballet Victoria.

The pink satin pointe shoes worn by Makarova in this performance protected In the Melbourne Arts Center archives.

All eyes were mostly on the powerful Barisnikov that night, but Makarova’s historic performance was equally unforgettable.

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