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Danilova

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[duh-nee-luh-vuh, -loh-, duh-nyee-luh-vuh] / dəˈni lə və, -loʊ-, dʌˈnyi lə və /

noun

  1. Alexandra 1904?–97, Russian ballet dancer.


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In addition to studying with Ms. Bravo, Ms. Ramirez studied under the classical ballerina Alexandra Danilova and the modern dance pioneer Anna Sokolow.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2022

Associated Press writer Maria Danilova contributed to this report.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2017

Associated Press writers Edith Lederer and Maria Danilova contributed to this report.

From US News • Sep. 20, 2016

It was in these years, especially during the endless winters, that Danilova began to sing, gravitating toward opera.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2014

To resurrect the ill-fated performance she had planned for last year, Danilova says, "would kind of feel like going backwards, and I want to give D.C. the new thing I've been working hard on."

From Washington Post