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(Dancer) Tamara Toumanova, a celebrated prima ballerina and actress, achieved global recognition as one of the Baby Ballerinas of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. She debuted at the Paris Opera at a tender age and was later discovered by George Balanchine, who showcased her in his productions in Europe and the United States. Revered for her remarkable talent and elegance, Toumanova devoted a significant portion of her career to ballet while also featuring in multiple films as a ballet dancer.
