The last living lady, who has danced the world premiere of Romeo and Juliet ballet in Brno.

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09 May 2018

Brno / Czech Republic

Romeo and Juliet

Public Nominee, FEDORA Prizes

The last living lady, who has danced the world premiere of Romeo and Juliet ballet in Brno speaking about her memories of the premiere. Mrs. Jiřina Šlezingrová. :)

Jiřina Šlezingrová

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