“I know my body. What happened is that I got so caught up in the applause I forgot how I should dance. All my life I've been what others wanted - in dancing and in life. Now I'm doing it my way.”
Quote by Gelsey Kirkland
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Gelsey Kirkland
Gelsey Kirkland is a renowned ballerina, born on December 29, 1952. She gained fame for her exceptional skill and artistic expression in the 1970s and 1980s. Kirkland performed as a principal dancer in top ballet companies such as the New York City Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet, and her performances were highly praised by audiences and critics alike. more
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