Anneli Alhanko facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anneli Alhanko
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Alhanko in 2011
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| Born | December 11, 1953 Bogotá, Colombia
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| Citizenship | Swedish |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer and actress |
Anneli Elisabeth Alhanko Skoglund (born on December 11, 1953, in Bogotá, Colombia) is a famous Swedish ballet dancer and actress. She is known for her incredible talent and for being one of the world's top ballet dancers. Her father, Erkki Alhanko, was a Finnish consul, which means he was a diplomat representing Finland in Colombia when Anneli was born.
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A Star of the Royal Swedish Ballet
Anneli Alhanko joined the Royal Swedish Ballet in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1971. This is a very famous dance company. She danced with them for many years, until 1997. During her time there, she became one of their most important dancers, known as a prima ballerina. A prima ballerina is the lead female dancer in a ballet company.
A Rare Title: Prima Ballerina Assoluta
Anneli Alhanko holds a very special title: prima ballerina assoluta. This is an incredibly rare honor given to only the most exceptional ballet dancers in the world. There are only twelve dancers in the entire world who have ever received this title! It shows just how amazing and talented Anneli is as a dancer.
Beyond the Stage
After her long and successful career as a dancer, Anneli Alhanko continued to share her love for ballet. She is one of the people who helped start a dance school called Base 23. This school opened in Stockholm in January 2010, helping new dancers learn and grow.
Anneli Alhanko also has a famous family member! She is the aunt of the actress Josephine Alhanko, who was crowned Miss Sweden in 2006.
Anneli in Films
Anneli Alhanko has also appeared in several films. Here are some of the movies she has been in:
- 1984 - Abbalett
- 1993 - Sista dansen
- 1994 - Dansaren
- 2000 - The Working of Utopia
- 2002 - R.E.A. (Roligt. Elakt. Aktuellt.)
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In Spanish: Anneli Alhanko para niños
