Anna Pavlova was a famous ballet dancer from Russia who was renowned for her grace and beauty. She was born in 1881 and began her career at the Imperial Ballet School in St. Petersburg. She became one of the most celebrated dancers of her time, performing in Europe, America, and Australia. Her signature role was the Dying Swan, which she performed to great acclaim. Pavlova is remembered as one of the greatest ballerinas of all time and her name has been immortalized in the dessert Pavlova.