Person Open DS/UK/24198 Lev; Elena (1981); Russian gymnast Lev Elena 1981 Russian gymnast Female (cisgender) Moscow, Russia (born)

Russian Sport | Gymnastics White No known disability No known religious affiliation Heterosexual Elena Lev began her training to become a rhythmic gymnast at an early age, assisted and coached by her mother, Elena Lev Sr. She developed a signature hula hoop act incorporating gymnastics and contortion. Her big breakthrough came when she was invited to join the Alegría touring troupe of Cirque du Soleil, of which she was a member from 1994 through 2000. She also performed briefly with the Quidam troupe in 2002. Lev performed with Cirque du Soleil's Wintuk at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena_Lev (2023) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHAKirkbride 8/15/2023 RAHAKirkbride 8/15/2023 0ad82973-2bd0-461b-9684-f4aa7d416571