Nina Kirsanova

Nina Kirsanova
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Born
Nina Vasilievna Kirsanova

1898
Died3 February 1989(1989-02-03) (aged 90–91)
Occupation(s)Ballet dancer, choreographer, ballet teacher
Years active1923–1951
Career
DancesBallet

Nina Kirsanova (1898 – 3 February 1989) was a Russian-born Yugoslavian ballet dancer, one of the most important ballet artists in Belgrade, who distinguished herself as a lead principal dancer, choreographer, head of ballet and ballet teacher. She also spent time as a nurse, archaeologist and actress.