GOLDEN AGE DANCERS

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  1. 1. Ukrainian ballet star known for his rebellious spirit
  2. 3. Trained dancer famed for "Dirty Dancing"
  3. 7. Legendary Russian ballerina of the 20th century
  4. 8. Star of "Riverdance" and Irish step-dancing legend
  5. 9. Famous for his avant-garde choreography
  6. 10. Famed for her long-legged grace in musicals
  7. 12. Starred in "Singin' in the Rain" a versatile dancer
  8. 13. Defected from the Soviet Union a global ballet icon
  9. 15. Known for her rapid tap dancing
  10. 17. Notable American ballet dancer with athletic style
  11. 18. Tap dancing master known for his elegance
  12. 19. Revolutionized modern dance with his company
  13. 21. Known for her incredible flexibility in ballet
  14. 22. American ballerina famously danced with Baryshnikov
  15. 24. Innovator of jazz dance with a distinct style
  16. 27. Danish ballet dancer later director of New York City Ballet
  17. 28. Known for his versatile performances in dance and theater
  18. 32. Frequently danced with Fred Astaire in films
  19. 36. "The Godfather of Soul" known for his electrifying dance
  20. 38. French prima ballerina and actress
  21. 39. Broadway legend starred in "West Side Story"
  22. 41. Revolutionized pop culture with his iconic dance moves
  23. 43. Italian ballet star known for her dramatic roles
  24. 44. Tap dancer and member of the Rat Pack
  25. 45. Famed flamenco dancer from Spain
  26. 46. Ballet star who defected from the Soviet Union
  27. 47. One of Georgia’s most famous ballerinas
  28. 48. British ballerina often partnered with Nureyev
  29. 50. Renowned ballet dancer from the 70s and 80s
  30. 51. Pioneer of modern dance breaking ballet conventions
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  1. 2. Famous for her energetic dance performances in musicals
  2. 4. Renowned Russian choreographer of the Bolshoi Ballet
  3. 5. Famous for her dance role in "Singin' in the Rain"
  4. 6. Broadway star frequent collaborator with Bob Fosse
  5. 11. Co-founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem
  6. 14. Legendary Russian dancer considered one of the greatest
  7. 16. Legendary ballet dancer known worldwide for his talent
  8. 20. Renowned ballet dancer and educator
  9. 23. Renowned Russian ballerina with Bolshoi Ballet
  10. 25. Pioneer of Lindy Hop and swing dance
  11. 26. Iconic flamenco dancer
  12. 29. Influential in contemporary dance and choreography
  13. 30. Choreographer blending modern dance with ballet
  14. 31. Innovator of modern dance and dance-theater
  15. 33. Iconic ballet duo of the 20th century
  16. 34. Pop star and choreographer known for intricate routines
  17. 35. Groundbreaking choreographer of modern dance
  18. 37. Lead dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey
  19. 40. Tap dancer known for his smooth soulful style
  20. 42. Modern tap dance innovator known for "Bring in 'da Noise"
  21. 49. American dancer who blended ballet with modern dance