That year, his sister, who was already with the company, was promoted to principal ballerina and became Mr. Bocca's partner.

DePrince has cited Lauren Anderson, the first black American principal ballerina, as her role model.

The daughter of a ballet master and choreographer, she began her dancing career in 1865 and went on to became one of Europe's principal ballerinas.

Daria Klimentova is a principal ballerina at English National Ballet.

Amanda McKerrow, as the principal ballerina, was slightly cautious in allegro passages.

Heather Watts was a principal ballerina with New York City Ballet.

Elena Glurjidze is a senior principal ballerina at the English National Ballet.

Rachel Cameron in the late 1940s, when she was principal ballerina with the Australian Ballet Society.

This feat secured her status as a principal ballerina.

Katherine Healy (born 26 January 1969) is a former principal ballerina who also had a professional performing career in figure skating.