By Barbara Allman
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1881, Anna Pavlova grew up dreaming of turning into a prima ballerina. all through her lifetime, Anna encouraged and inspired humans worldwide together with her tremendously sleek and expressive dance. Believing that expressing attractiveness is key to the human spirit, Anna strove to aid audiences notice the hovering good looks which may uplift their spirits.
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