Nina Kirsanova

Nina Kirsanova
A black-and-white picture of the artist.
Born
Nina Vasilievna Kirsanova

(1898-07-21)21 July 1898
Died3 February 1989(1989-02-03) (aged 90–91)
OccupationsBallet dancer, choreographer, ballet teacher
Years active1923–1951
Career
DancesBallet

Nina Kirsanova (Russian: Нина Васильевна Ваннер (Кирсанова) 21 July 1898 – 3 February 1989) was a Russian-born Yugoslav ballet dancer, one of the most important ballet artists in Belgrade, who distinguished herself as a lead principal dancer, choreographer, head of ballet and ballet teacher. She also spent time as a nurse, archaeologist and actress.