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“No matter the style, the farther one goes the more obstacles increase, and the more distant appears the object it is desired to attain. Again, the most strenuous labor affords the greatest artists but a disquieting gleam which only reveals their inadequacy, while the self-satisfied ignoramus surrounded by the deepest gloom flatters himself that he has nothing more to learn.”

Quote by Jean-Georges Noverre

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Jean-Georges Noverre

Jean-Georges Noverre, a French dancer, choreographer, and dance theorist, is considered one of the founders of modern ballet. Born on April 29, 1727, and died on November 19, 1810, Noverre is known for his standardization of dance movements and dramatic treatment of dance performances. more

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