At just 19 years old, she was promoted to the rank of Principal dancer at The Royal Ballet following a legendary performance of Giselle .
Born in Bucharest in 1981, Cojocaru began her journey in gymnastics before transitioning to ballet at age nine. Her training took her to the , where she studied for seven years despite initially not speaking the language. alina balletstar 130
Her breakthrough came in 1997 when she won a scholarship at the Prix de Lausanne , leading her to the Royal Ballet School in London. Her professional ascent was nearly unprecedented: At just 19 years old, she was promoted
In recent years, Cojocaru has expanded her influence through , her production company dedicated to organizing galas and original performances. In 2022, she established The Alina Cojocaru Foundation to support the arts and future generations of dancers. Her breakthrough came in 1997 when she won
