<A HREF="http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4056220,00.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4056220,00.html</A> <P>mary clarke for the guardian writes:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>"Tatiana Riabouchinska, who has died aged 83, will be<BR> remembered as one of the three "baby ballerinas" whose youth<BR> and exceptional artistry did so much to establish and ensure the<BR> success of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo..."<P>and one interesting aside: "In retirement, the Lichines devoted their energies to their dance<BR> academy in Beverly Hills and to founding several small<BR> companies. Alas, Riabouchinska's dream of establishing a<BR> permanent company in Los Angeles was never realised -<BR> sponsorship simply was not forthcoming." <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

For a photo of Tatiana Riabouchinska, go to Dick Andros' <A HREF="http://androsdance.tripod.com/" TARGET=_blank>wonderful site</A>, click on Bios and then on Tatiana Riabouchinska (in the 20th century column).<p>[This message has been edited by Azlan (edited September 01, 2000).]