Background
Petipa, Maria was born on October 29, 1857 in Petersburg. Daughter of Marius Ivanovich Petipa, by whom she was trained.
Petipa, Maria was born on October 29, 1857 in Petersburg. Daughter of Marius Ivanovich Petipa, by whom she was trained.
Debut as a leading dancer at the Mariinskii Theatre, 1875. Appeared in ballets produced by her father. Was a leading character dancer.
Retired from regular stage work in 1907. Appeared sporadically at the Mariinskii and private theatres till 1912. Guest performances in Paris 1897, 1903, 1904, and in Budapest 1899, 1901.
Emigrated after October 1917.