Nathalie Krassovska

Nathalie Krassovska
Krassovska in 1988
Born
Nathalie Krassovska

(1918-06-01)June 1, 1918
Petrograd, Russia
Died(2005-02-08)February 8, 2005
CitizenshipUnited States
OccupationBallerina

Nathalie "Natasha" Krassovska (born Nathalie Leslie; June 1, 1918 – February 8, 2005) was a Russian-born prima ballerina and teacher of classical ballet most noted for her work with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Following her decades-long career, she moved to the United States, where she founded the Krassovska Ballet Jeunesse. Krassovska taught, choreographed and performed until her death.