Obituaries
Maya Plisetskaya, the celebrated Russian ballerina famous for her swan-like arms, powerful leaps and rebel spirit on and off the stage, has died.
June 25, 2015
May 5, 2015
Entertainment & Arts
Bolshoi Ballet grande dame Maya Plisetskaya on Monday left Moscow for Madrid, where she assumes responsibilities as artistic director of Spain’s National Ballet.
Dec. 1, 1987
Regarding Martin Bernheimer’s carping review of Maya Plisetskaya and Company (“Plisetskaya Leads Bolshoi Vaudeville at Shrine,” April 26).
May 7, 1988
She received dozens of roses for each minute she danced, earned cheer upon cheer of “brava!”
Nov. 30, 1995
Travel & Experiences
Marking the first solo instructional visit by a Soviet dancer officially allowed by the Soviet government, Soviet ballet star Maya Plisetskaya will give a series of master classes at the David Howard Dance Center in New York.
April 15, 1987
Alonso obituary: The obituary of dancer and choreographer Alberto Alonso in Friday’s California section said dancer Maya Plisetskaya performed Alonso’s “Carmen Suite” more than 35 times.
Jan. 12, 2008
World & Nation
Back in the United States professionally for the first time in 10 years, Maya Plisetskaya was in good part expressing gratitude to Soviet leader Mikhail S.
July 26, 1987
Plisetskaya Returns: Ex-Bolshoi star Maya Plisetskaya will appear as a guest with Los Angeles Classical Ballet (formerly Long Beach Ballet) at Pasadena Civic Auditorium Feb. 14-16, dancing Mikhail Fokine’s solo “The Dying Swan.”
Jan. 9, 1992
Maya Plisetskaya, one of the most revered and enduring of dance artists, will head a contingent of 14 Bolshoi Ballet principals and soloists in a program at Shrine Auditorium on April 24, sponsored by the Ambassador Foundation.
March 24, 1988