Anna Pavlova

During her lifetime, Pavlova was one of the best-known dancers. She even inspired Frederick Ashton, a British dancer and choreographer, while on tour in Peru in 1917. She traveled around the world, performing in small towns and big cities, taking ballet to places it had never been. She introduced people to ballet and help inspire the next generation of dancers.

Pavlova also created her dance company. She decided that she wanted to independent and she took a chance that led to her success. This not only cemented her as the lead dancer, but it also allowed her to make her own decisions.

However, her legacy is not just found in the dance world. Since her and her husband never had children, she created a home for Russian refugee children in Paris in 1920. This was beneficial since the First World War had ended only two years prior and Russia was in the midst of the Bolshevik Revolution.

Overall, Anna Pavlova was not just a world famous ballet dancer. She was also a business woman and a philanthropist. She worked hard to achieve her success and gave back to others, whether that was through inspiring people or refugee children a place to live.