Nathalie Krassovska
Nathalie Krassovska | |
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Krassovska in 1988 | |
| Born | Nathalie Krassovska June 1, 1918 Petrograd, Russia |
| Died | February 8, 2005 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Ballerina |
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.