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May 17, 2018 · Mikhail Baryshnikov (born 1948) was a ballet dancer who defected from the former Soviet Union to the United States. He explored both classical and modern ballet forms and was artistic director of the American Ballet Theater before resigning and establishing the White Oak Dance Project. Mikhail Baryshnikov was born in Riga, Latvia, on January 27 ...
Mikhail Baryshnikov 50 years In the west About June 29, 1974 On June 29, 1974, Baryshnikov requested political asylum in Canada, changing the dance world forever.
Dec 18, 2020 · Mikhail Baryshnikov in the air during the premier of the Nutcracker at New York City's Metropolitan Opera House, May 1977 Frank Leonardo—New York Post Archives/NYP Holdings, Inc./Getty Images.
At the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City, dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov stars in an adaptation of Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," a story whose...
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Jun 16, 2022 · World-renowned ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov made international headlines when he defected from the Soviet Union in 1974. He has remained largely non-political ever since.
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Oct 17, 2023 · Mikhail Baryshnikov, the “Godfather of Modern Dance,” defected from the Soviet Union, won an Emmy Award for acting, and founded the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City. Baryshnikov’s dance style blends classical ballet with contemporary elements, and he continues to advocate for dance education, leaving a lasting impact on the dance ...
Aug 12, 2006 · Baryshnikov performs Albrechts' variation from act II of Giselle in 1977.
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