Background
Strode, Irena was born on August 19, 1921 in Penza.
Strode, Irena was born on August 19, 1921 in Penza.
Graduated from the ballet school attached to the National Opera, 1939. Pupil of E. TangievaBirzniek and K. Plutsis. Pupil ofM.
From 1928-1932, trained at A. Fedorova’s ballet studio. Additional training at the Moscow Choreographic School, 1943-1944. Kozhukhova. With the Riga Theatre,
1944-1957.
Choreographer with the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Philharmony of the Latvian SSR. Took part in guest performances abroad. Taught at the ballet studio,
1945-1948, and at the Riga Choreographic School from 1957. Among her pupils were V. Viltsin’, L. Tuisova, G. Balyn’, I. Dumpe and T. Repina.