“Classical virtuosity is more than technique, line, proportion, and balance. It is as if the performer and spectator come together to hold in their hands a bird with a broken wing. The creature can be felt to stir, to struggle for freedom. Its life responds to human warmth; its wing might brush your check as it flies away.”
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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