Mikhail Nureyev was a Soviet-born ballet dancer who defected to the West in 1961. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest male ballet dancers of all time. Nureyev was known for his incredible technique, his emotional intensity, and his charismatic stage presence. He danced with some of the world's most renowned ballet companies, including the Kirov Ballet, the Royal Ballet, and the Paris Opera Ballet.
2. Rudolf Nureyev
Rudolf Nureyev was a Russian-born ballet dancer who is considered one of the greatest male ballet dancers of all time. He was known for his incredible technique, his emotional intensity, and his charismatic stage presence. Nureyev danced with some of the world's most renowned ballet companies, including the Bolshoi Ballet, the Royal Ballet, and the American Ballet Theatre.
3. Margot Fonteyn
Margot Fonteyn was an English ballet dancer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest female ballet dancers of all time. She was known for her grace, her beauty, and her technical perfection. Fonteyn danced with some of the world's most renowned ballet companies, including the Sadler's Wells Ballet and the Royal Ballet. She is best known for her partnership with Rudolf Nureyev, with whom she danced many of the most famous ballet roles, including Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet.