#TBT: Nina Ananiashvili in "Giselle"

Georgian dancer Nina Ananiashvili was a star of the Bolshoi and, later, American Ballet Theatre. She may be blessed with endless arms and legs, but it’s her warm generosity that makes her so endearing; you always want to root for her. Today, Ananiashvili is artistic director of the State Ballet of Georgia. She’s about to celebrate her 51st birthday—and she’s still dancing.

Here’s a video of Ananiashvili performing Giselle’s Act I solo with the Bolshoi. Happy #ThrowbackThursday!