Vaslav Nijinsky
Also known as Vaslav Nizhinsky, Waslaw Nijinsky, Vaslav Fomitch Nijinsky, Vatslav Fomich Nizhinskii, Waclaw Nizi'nsky, Vatslav Nijinsky, Vaslav Fomich Nijinsky, Vaclav Fomic Nizinskij
Polish-Russian ballet dancer and choreographer
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Vaslav Nijinsky was a Polish-Russian ballet dancer and choreographer who became one of the most celebrated and innovative figures in dance history. His groundbreaking choreographic works and extraordinary performances revolutionized ballet in the early 20th century, making him a pivotal influence on modern dance and artistic expression.
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- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1950
- Works
- 9
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- The Diary of Vaslav Nijinsky
- The diary of Vaslav Nikinsky
- The diary..
- Tagebücher. Die Tagebuchaufzeichnungen in der Originalfassung
- Journal de Nijinsky
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Vaslav or Vatslav Nijinsky (12 March 1889/1890 – 8 April 1950) was a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer of Polish ancestry. He is regarded as the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century. He is often associated with the Ballets Russes and its impresario Sergei Diaghilev, for which he choreographed such influential ballets as L'après-midi d'un faune (1912), Le Sacre du Printemps (1913), Jeux (1913), and Till Eulenspiegel (1916). He was celebrated for his virtuosity and for the depth and intensity of his characterizations. He could dance en pointe, a rare skill among male dancers at the time, and was admired for his seemingly gravity-defying leaps.
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