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Danilova

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

Zola Jesus, aka Nika Danilova, was raised on a rural Wisconsin farm where her family’s milk came from a neighbor’s cow and her father’s hunting trophies were on display.

From Salon Oct. 17, 2014

The Hirshhorn, with its impenetrable Brutalist facade, Danilova says, makes the visual elements of her stage show practically a moot point.

From Washington Post

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