Difference between revisions of "Vaslav Nijinski"
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| − | Classical ballet dancer and choreographer. Known for his virtuosity and strength in dance. The stress of his dancing led to mental illness late in life. Compatriot of the great Russian promoter [[Sergey Diaghilev]] who introduced Nijinski to western audiences as Principal Dancer of the Bolshoi when it toured to Paris in 1909. | + | Classical ballet dancer and choreographer. Known for his virtuosity and strength in dance. The stress of his dancing led to mental illness late in life. Compatriot of the great Russian promoter [[Sergey Diaghilev]] who introduced Nijinski to western audiences as Principal Dancer of the Bolshoi when it toured to Paris in 1909. Also known as Vaslav Nijinsky. |
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Revision as of 15:10, 26 March 2015
Country
Russia
Birth - Death
1890 - 1950
Occupation
Entertainment
Description
Classical ballet dancer and choreographer. Known for his virtuosity and strength in dance. The stress of his dancing led to mental illness late in life. Compatriot of the great Russian promoter Sergey Diaghilev who introduced Nijinski to western audiences as Principal Dancer of the Bolshoi when it toured to Paris in 1909. Also known as Vaslav Nijinsky.
