Ballet Evolved Pierina Legnani 1863 1923

Pierina Legnani was reputed to have been the first ballerina to dance 32 fouettes. But as we find out, this wasn t strictly the case. Including demonstration from Royal Ballet dancers Akane Takada and Marianela Núñez. With former ballet mistress Ursula Hageli and ballet historian Giannandrea Poesio. Find out more about ROH Insights.