Violetta Elvin
Known for
Acting
Born
November 3, 1923
Birthplace
Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia]
Died
May 27, 2021 (aged 97)
Biography
Violetta Elvin (née Prokhorova; 1923–2021) was a Russian prima ballerina and actress best known for her work in the United Kingdom.
Best known work
The Queen of Spades
1949
Melba
1953
Twice Upon a Time
1953
Les Sylphides
2011
Les Sylphides
1953Filmography
2011
Les Sylphidesas Self (archive footage)
1953
Melbaas Prima Ballerina
1953
Twice Upon a Timeas Florence la Riche
1953
Les Sylphidesas Principal dancer (Nocturne in A♭ major / Mazurka in D major / Grade valse brilliante in E♭ major)
1949
The Queen of Spadesas Gypsy Dancer