Marietta Bonfanti

Biography

Marietta Bonfanti brought the art of dance to American stages with grace, teaching and performing ballet at a time when the art form was still establishing its foothold in the United States. Her early training and artistry helped introduce audiences to the elegance and discipline of classical dance.

Bonfanti’s dedication to instructing young dancers nurtured a generation who would continue to develop American ballet, and her performances left an impression of refinement and emotional sincerity. She is remembered as a pioneering spirit who fostered artistic growth.