Olga Preobrajenska
1871–1962 (age 91)
ballet dancer and teacher
Biography
Olga Preobrajenska, celebrated ballet dancer and teacher, shared her devotion to the art of movement with generations of pupils. Her teachings combined rigorous technique with poetic expressiveness, helping to shape the standards of classical dance across Europe.
Her influence stretched far beyond the studio, as she inspired both students and audiences with her elegant spirit, and her resting place at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery is a quiet testament to her enduring contribution.