Mlakar, Veronika (1935–)
Mlakar, Veronika (1935–)
Yugoslavian ballet dancer. Born Dec 8, 1935, in Zurich, Switzerland; dau. of Pino and Pia Mlakar (both ballet dancers and choreographers); trained by parents.
Debuted and danced at Munich State Opera (1952–56), creating role in Rosen's La Dame à la Licorne (1953) and performing in Coppélia and Jeu de Cartes, among others; danced with company of Roland Petit, performing in his La Chambre, The Lady and the Moon, Contrepointe, and others; moved to US (1958) where she performed with Chicago Opera Ballet in works by Ruth Page; with American Ballet Theater, created role in Robbins' Les Noces (1965) and was featured in numerous Tudor works such as Dark Elegies, Pillar of Fire, Echoing of Trumpets, and Jardin Aux Lilas.
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