Acclaimed prima ballerina who played a vital role in promoting the appreciation of ballet in her native ItalyCarla Fracci, who has died aged 84 of cancer, was Italy's prima ballerina of the 20th century. She was admired throughout the country, where she danced in many cities, at summer festivals and on television. From 1967 she became a regular guest with companies such as American Ballet Theatre, but her first loyal…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM on June 8, 2021