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“I was born to be a ballerina - my physique, my spirit, my feeling for music. What I am can only be expressed in dance. I am an erotic woman and that's what dance is.”

Quote by Natalia Makarova

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Natalia Makarova
Natalia Makarova

Natalia Makarova, born on November 21, 1940, is an outstanding ballerina. Renowned for her exceptional dance skills and artistic expression, she rose to prominence with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and gained international acclaim. more

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