Slavenska
Americannoun
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In 1947, Ms. Slavenska created Ballet Variante, a touring group, and five years later formed the Slavenska-Franklin Ballet — an effort to create something progressive — with Mr. Franklin.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2015
But the moving story of Ms. Slavenska is a reminder of how easily history can slip away in the ephemeral world of dance.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2015
Ms. Slavenska, a Croatian dancer, joined the Ballet Russe in 1938, but with so many stars in the company, good parts were hard-won.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2015
Tennessee Williams, Ms. Slavenska said, visited her backstage and told her she was his best Blanche.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2015
Beaten Blanche Du Bois, danced by Slavenska, quickly revealed the incipient madness which, in the play, had a slower buildup.
From Time Magazine Archive
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