Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on October 21, 1940)

Happy birthday, Natalia Makarova! From dazzling stages across the world to your gravity-defying performances, you've gracefully pirouetted your way into theater history. Who else could take "On Your Toes" so literally and snag Tony, Drama Desk, and Theatre World awards along the way? We're still mesmerized—though you've set a nearly impossible standard for our own dance moves!

Your timeless elegance, vibrant spirit, and unparalleled artistry have captivated minds and hearts for decades. May this year be filled with joy equal to the applause you've inspired and enough champagne glasses raised in your honor to fill a ballet theatre! Brava!