Belfiore, Liliana (1952–)

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Belfiore, Liliana (1952–)

Argentinean ballet dancer. Born Oct 12, 1952, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Danced with Ballet Festio Argentino and Ballet Contemporena; joined Ballet de Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires where she performed in numerous classics, including Daphnis et Chloe, Firebird, Cinderella, Giselle and Swan Lake; danced principal roles in further classics upon joining London Festival Ballet (1976), including in Etudes, Conservatoire and Les Sylphides; partnered with Rudolf Nureyev on a regular basis; danced for Vienna State Opera, National Ballet of Cuba, Opera Ballet of Bordeaux, Opera Ballet of Venezuela and performed in major theaters throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, South and Central America; directed tv series "Con el Arte en el Alma" (1994–99); began serving as teacher, choreographer and director at Centro de Danzas Liliana Belfiore (c. 1994).