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Birth
Anna Pavlov was born in St. Petersburg, Russia to her unwed parents. -
Accpeted to Imperial Ballet School
Accepted one year after original audition. -
Graduated Imperial Ballet School
Graduated and chosen to enter the Imperial Ballet a rank ahead of corps de ballet as a coryphée -
Created role of the Dying Swan
Pavlova is perhaps most known for creating the role of The Dying Swan, a solo choreographed for her by Michel Fokine. -
Became Prima Balerina
Became Prima Balerina after a performance in Giselle. In Pavlova's case this was extremely difficult, as the shape of her feet required her to balance her weight on her little toes. Her solution became, over time, the precursor of the modern pointe shoe, as pointe work became less painful and easier for curved feet. -
Opened own ballet company and toured
By the early 20th century she had founded her own company and performed throughout the world, with a repertory consisting primarily of abridgements of Petipa's works, and specially choreographed pieces for herself. -
Moved to England
After leaving Russia, Pavlova moved to London, England where she resided the rest of her life -
Toured in the US and features in Russian Ballet Company
Pavlova was introduced to audiences in the United States by Max Rabinoff during his time as managing director of the Boston Grand Opera Company from 1914 to 1917 and was featured there with her Russian Ballet Company during that period.[5] -
Death
Death from pneumonia