Her arms would move as if they had no bones, like the great ballerinas.
Among history's great ballerinas, she had a special place: she was a complex artist who specialized in conveying simplicity.
Such a style in many ways harked back to the time of the romantic ballet and the great ballerinas of old.
The sculpture was installed in the courtyard and unveiled on January 8, 2004, the 94th anniversary of the great ballerina's birth.
"Height and weight are not the test of a great ballerina."
It was thought that the four great ballerinas would never consent to appear on stage together.
He also studied with some great old Russian ballerinas in New York.
The four great 19th-century ballerinas were true professionals onstage, just as (one hopes!)
Johansson went on to partner other great ballerinas as well, especially during his time in St. Petersburg.
Other items - including great ballerinas' jewelry and fans - are of sentimental interest.