Moira Shearer was a Scottish ballet dancer, actress, and singer who starred in the 1948 British film 'The Red Shoes'. Shearer played the lead role of Victoria Page, a young ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire for love. Shearer's performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Shearer is remembered as one of the most iconic dancers of the 20th century and is often referred to as the 'Shearer of The Red Shoes'.