Nelidova, Lydia (1863–1929)
Nelidova, Lydia (1863–1929)
Russian ballet dancer and teacher. Born 1863 in Moscow, Russia; died 1929 in Moscow.
Trained at Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and remained there throughout most of performance career; danced in numerous works by Petipa, including La Esmeralda (1893); was guest artist in Katti Lanner's Faust in London (1895); opened private studio in Moscow after resigning from Bolshoi and trained numerous acclaimed ballet dancers, including Vera Nemchinova.
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Born: January 31, 1881
St. Petersburg, Russia
Died: January 22, 1931
The Hague, Netherlands
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