PERSONALITIES From: The Washington Post | Date: August 8, 1988| Author: Chuck Conconi | Copyright 1988 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

Russian-born prima ballerina Natalia Makarova made history this weekend when she danced with the Kirov Ballet in London, 18 years after she defected while on tour with the company. It marked the first time a Soviet dancer who has defected was permitted to perform with her or his former company. Last year, another Kirov defector, Rudolf Nureyev, was allowed to visit the Soviet Union.

The 47-year-old Makarova, who became principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre after her defe...

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