Actor
Born Nov 20, 1903 · Petergof, St. Petersburg Governorate, Russian Empire [now St. Petersburg, Russia]
Active 1942–1997 · Awards: Capezio Dance Award, Kennedy Center Honors
Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova was a Russian-born prima ballerina, who became an American citizen. In 1989, she was recognized for lifetime achievements in ballet as a Kennedy Center Honoree.