THE FABULOUS FIVE;Alexandra Danilova, Dancing Through Love and Commotion From: The Washington Post | Date: December 3, 1989| Author: Alan M. Kriegsman | Copyright 1989 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

When I was born, my city was called St. Petersburg. While I was in school, it was called Petrograd. By the time I left Russia, in 1924, it was called Leningrad. My childhood was full of commotion.

From "Choura: The Memoirs

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The "commotion" of Alexandra Danilova's life extended well beyond her childhood. One aspect in particular-her gift for beautiful and expressive dance movement-led to a career that is being saluted toni...

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