Yekaterina Geltzer is not just one of the names in the history of Russian ballet; she is one of the brightest stars of the Russian stage, a prominent representative of the Russian school of classical dance.

Her talent, multiplied by work, made her a favorite with the public; her performances were received with enthusiasm everywhere. She was a vigorous dancer full of natural charm and she had a bright personality. Her ballet technique was amazing; she seemed to have magic in her. The ballerina's performance combined impeccable technique, musicality, dance expressiveness and deep penetration into the stage image. Ballet critics wrote about Geltzer: ‘With her dizzying and mind-blowing dance, pirouettes and other subtleties of choreographic art, the ballerina raptures the audience with unutterable delight.’

In those days, Italian ballerinas reigned in the Russian ballet – Pierina Legnani, Virginia Zucchi, Antonia Del Era that were distinguished by virtuosity and impeccable technique. Geltzer surpassed her Italian colleagues, largely thanks to the wisest ballet teacher, Christian Johansson, to whom Ekaterina came to St Petersburg, to the Mariinsky Theatre, for advanced training and at the same time danced on the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre.
Geltzer danced until the age of 70 and was in great shape!

The album made up of photos of the star of the Russian ballet scene Ekaterina Geltzer is posted in the museum Photo Gallery. The album is features post cards printed from the photographs of Ekaterina Geltzer by the partnership “A.A. Levenson and Co” in the early 20^th century.