Pavlova School of Classical Ballet was founded in Leiden, the Dutch university town situated between Amsterdam and The
Hague, 100 years after Anna Pavlova’s birth and 50 years after her death. Three-quarter century after her death, Anna
Pavlova, prima ballerina assoluta, is still remembered as one of the luminaries of classical ballet, and as one who
with considerable charisma introduced countless people the world over to that art, so what other dancer to honour
in 1981 than Anna Pavlova? After completing almost 19 years, on 1 September 2000 the Pavlova School closed its doors
for good. It was decided to keep alive the website, as a meeting place for all who take an interest in the art and person
of Anna Pavlova
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