In 1924 Alexis auditioned for Anna Pavlova. the highly prestigious Russian classical ballerina (18851931). and traveled around the world with her company through 1926. His ability to speak seven languages stood him in good stead on these trips. Before these tours were over Alexis was dancing as premier solosist. Alexis immigrated to the United States in 1935 and helped to found the Philadelphia Ballet Co. and was premier danseur for 5 years with the Metropolitan Opera Association. Alexis Dolinoff has given command performances in front of three kings. one queen. and four presidents and received an honorary doctorate from the Sorbonne. A search for solitude brought Dolinoff to Ringwood.
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