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Irina Baronova, the Last "Baby Ballerina," Dies at 89

Irina Baronova, photograph from c. 1937

Irina Baronova, photograph from c. 1937

International ballet star Irina Baronova, who was discovered in Paris in the 1930s, passed away at her home in Australia on June 28 at the age of 89. She was the last of the three "Baby Ballerinas" made famous by George Balanchine.

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tags Ballet, Enthusiast, Baby Ballerinas, Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, George Balanchine (all tags)