Nadia Nerina
Nadia Nerina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nadine Judd 21 October 1927 Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Died | 6 October 2008 (aged 80) |
| Occupation(s) | Ballet dancer; prima ballerina |
| Spouse |
Charles Gordon (m. 1956–2008) |
Nadia Nerina (21 October 1927 – 6 October 2008) was a South African dancer who was "one of the most gifted, versatile, and inspiring ballerinas of The Royal Ballet" during the 1950s and 1960s. She was known "for her technical virtuosity, lightness afoot, effortless-seeming jumps, and joyful charm onstage, especially in comedic roles."