The film is based on the biography of the legendary Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. She became an internationally regarded ballerina after her performances in 1909 with the Dyaghilev's Ballet in Paris and in London. Anna Pavlova eventually formed her own troupe. She made a successful world tour together with Viktor d'Andre, who was her husband and manager.
Episode List
S1 • E1
Episode #1.1
Fokine thanks about Anna. We flashback to Anna as a young girl. She sees beautiful ballerinas and compares herself. Anna strives to keep up with strict training. She meets Fokine, who wants to break tradition. Petipa, Anna's teacher..
S1 • E2
Episode #1.2
Anna is late for rehearsal. Anna envies Mathilde.Fokine dances with Anna, and the show goes well. There is an explosion at rehearsal.Anna sees a man killed.Diaghilev feels Russia's Art is compromised. Fokine and Pavlova are at his studio..
S1 • E3
Episode #1.3
Anna's 'Dying Swan' dance is well known. Diaghilev runs his company. Pavlova wants to run her own company. She leaves Diaghilev's company and joins another. Anna signs to Alfred Batt.
S1 • E4
Episode #1.4
The Great War contributed to leaving Russia. Anna meets the Kaiser. He offers her to use his theater. Archduke Ferdinand has been assassinated. Russia is not safe. They travel to South America.
S1 • E5
Episode #1.5
Anna and Dandre marry, but keep it a secret. Anna and Fukine see a dance claiming to reject old school. Fokine hates it, but Anna likes it. Anna teaches young girls ballet. Before she can return to Russia, Anna has to travel.
