Prima ballerina
Prima ballerina is the title of the first ( Italian prima ) soloist, the leading dancer (Italian ballerina ) of a performance or a ballet ensemble . As a rule, a prima ballerina must be able to perform classical roles.
The male equivalent is the master dancer or primoballerino . At the Paris Opera , the term Première danseuse étoile or Premier danseur étoile (male) - étoile for short - is common. As an increase, the term Prima Ballerina Assoluta was introduced in the Russian Empire at the end of the 19th century , which was to be given to the greatest dancer of her time.
Varia
Prima ballerina was the title of the song that Siw Malmkvist performed for Germany in 1969 as part of the Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson . With 8 points it reached 9th place (out of 16). Music and text are by Hans Blum .
literature
- Eliza Gaynor Minden: The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet . Simon and Schuster, New York 2005, ISBN 074326407X .
- Robert Greskovic: Ballet 101: A Complete Guide To Learning and Loving The Ballet . Hal Leonard Corporation, Pompton Plains 1998, ISBN 0879103256 .
- Sabrina Kuffer, Ursula Roth: Ballet: pirouettes, tutu and lace dance . Knowledge is child's play, Regensburg 2007, ISBN 3867510008 .