About
Former ballerina most known for performing with the Russian Imperial Ballet.
Before Fame
She joined the Imperial Ballet School in 1879, where she studied under greats like Ekaterina Vazem and Nicholas Legat, among others.
Trivia
Given her enormous talent and natural ability, her form -- dubbed the Preobrajenska method -- was later taught at elite dance academies throughout the world.
Family Life
She was born in Russia.
Associated With
She and dancer Galina Ulanova were both noted prima ballerinas during their careers.
