Dancers from Italy

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Italians Dancers of all time. This list of famous Italians Dancers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Carlo Blasis

   1797 - 1878

   HPI 65.8135 langs

   Italian dancer, choreographer and dance teacher

2. #2

   

   Filippo Taglioni

   1777 - 1871

   HPI 63.3722 langs

   ballet dancer, teacher and choreographer

3. #3

   

   Pierina Legnani

   1863 - 1930

   HPI 61.2318 langs

   Italian ballerina (1863-1930)

4. #4

   

   Gaétan Vestris

   1729 - 1808

   HPI 61.2024 langs

   French ballet dancer (1729-1808)

5. #5

   

   Enrico Cecchetti

   1850 - 1928

   HPI 60.0919 langs

   Italian ballet dancer (1850–1928)

6. #6

   

   Carla Fracci

   1936 - 2021

   HPI 59.2921 langs

   Italian ballet dancer and actress (1936–2021)

7. #7

   

   Alessandra Ferri

   b. 1963

   HPI 50.4014 langs

   Alessandra Ferri is most famous for her exceptional career as an Italian prima ballerina, renowned for her performances with prestigious...Read moreShow less

   Alessandra Ferri is most famous for her exceptional career as an Italian prima ballerina, renowned for her performances with prestigious ballet companies such as the Royal Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre. She is celebrated for her artistry, technical skill, and interpretations of classical ballet roles.

8. #8

   

   Ileana Citaristi

   b. 1968

   HPI 35.7416 langs

   Ileana Citaristi is most famous for her work as an Italian dancer specializing in Odissi and Chhau, traditional Indian dance forms. She is...Read moreShow less

   Ileana Citaristi is most famous for her work as an Italian dancer specializing in Odissi and Chhau, traditional Indian dance forms. She is also recognized for her contributions to promoting Indian dance in Italy and her role as a choreographer and teacher.