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2 Prima Ballerina Assoluta
P
rima ballerina assoluta is a title awarded to the most
notable of female ballet dancers. To be recognised
as a prima ballerina assoluta is a rare honour, traditionally
reserved only for the most exceptional dancers of
their generation.
Originally inspired by the Italian ballet masters of the
early Romantic ballet, and literally meaning absolute
first ballerina, the title was bestowed on a prima ballerina
who was considered to be exceptionally talented,
above the standard of other leading ballerinas.
The title is very rarely used today and recent uses
have typically been symbolic, either in recognition of
a prestigious international career, or for exceptional
service to a particular ballet company.
There is no universal procedure for designating who
may receive the title, which has led to dispute in the
ballet community over who can legitimately claim it. It is
usually a ballet company that bestows the title, however
some dancers have had the title officially sanctioned by
a government or head of state, sometimes for political
rather than artistic reasons. Less common is for a
dancer to become identified as a prima ballerina assoluta
as a result of public and critical opinion.