What Made Mikhail Baryshnikov Defect From The Soviet Ballet

With an eye toward creativity and freedom

Before he became a global dance icon,

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June 29th, 1974. Toronto, Canada. After a performance at the O'Keefe Centre,

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Baryshnikov

On this day in 1974, a remarkable event unfolded in Toronto.

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At the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City, dancer and actor

Mikhail Baryshnikov

(10 Jul 1974)

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Dancer and actor

Baryshnikov #4

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"I am not the perfect person, but I hope that each day I will be a little better in all respects and do something meaningful" ...