prima ballerina
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And for those who think age is a state of mind, I recommend our profile of Yoko Morishita, the Japanese prima ballerina still going strong at 77.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Monson de Kansky trained with the former Bolshoi Ballet prima ballerina for three years, until her father inquired about her future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
The story is completely absurd, filled with plot holes and characters as thin as a prima ballerina.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026
Margot Fonteyn - the Royal Ballet prima ballerina - was among Sheena's fellow pupils in the classes, which were conducted in French.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2025
“Look at me, Mother. I’m five-nine and still growing. I’m not prima ballerina material.”
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
