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Lucia Lacarra

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Lucia Lacarra is a Spanish ballerina recognized for her technically demanding and emotionally expressive performances primarily with the Mariinsky Ballet from 1997 to 2013, showcasing roles in classics like *Swan Lake* and *Giselle*.

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Did Lucia Lacarra dance with the Mariinsky Ballet?

She has appeared internationally, but the Mariinsky was not her principal home company from 1997 to 2013. She joined San Francisco Ballet as a principal in 1997 and moved to the Bayerisches Staatsballett in Munich in the 2002/03 season.

Where did Lucia Lacarra begin her professional career?

The Spanish dancer began with Víctor Ullate's company before joining Roland Petit's Ballet National de Marseille in 1994. Petit's dramatic repertory helped establish the expressive style for which she became known.

Who founded Lucia Lacarra Ballet?

Lacarra and Canadian dancer Matthew Golding founded Lucia Lacarra Ballet in 2023. The company's productions include Lost Letters, choreographed by Golding.

Which companies made Lucia Lacarra an international star?

Her central principal appointments were with San Francisco Ballet and the Bayerisches Staatsballett. She also danced with Ballet Dortmund after leaving Munich and has worked extensively as an international guest artist.