Five Romanian-born dancers who gained prestige after leaving their country were recently honored by Romania's president Ion Iliescu. (People And Companies In The News).
Five Romanian-born dancers who gained prestige after leaving their country were recently honored by Romania's president Ion Iliescu Ion Iliescu (born March 3, 1930) is a Romanian politician. He was the elected President of Romania for eleven years (three terms), from 1990 to 1992, 1992 to 1996, and 2000 to 2004. . Among them were Magadalena Pope, once a Kirov dancer and now ballet mistress at National Ballet of Canada National Ballet of Canada, the leading Canadian ballet company. Based in Toronto, it was founded (1951) by Celia Franca (1921–2007) and modeled on Sadler's Wells (now the Royal Ballet). , and Marin Boeru, a principal with Pennsylvania Ballet and Miami City Ballet Miami City Ballet was created in 1986 with former New York City Ballet principal dancer Edward Villella helming the company. The Miami City Ballet flourishes as one of America's most respected Balanchine-style based ballet companies. .
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