Carla Fracci

Biography

Carolina "Carla" Fracci was a renowned Italian prima ballerina and actress known for her iconic performances in leading roles of Romantic ballets like La Sylphide, Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet. She danced with world-class partners including Erik Bruhn, Rudolf Nureyev, and Mikhail Baryshnikov, leaving a lasting impact on the art form. Considered one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century, she directed several ballet companies in Italy.