Vaslav Nijinski

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Vaslav Nijinski

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.

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