“There was a stage when Balanchine and I didn't talk. I was trying to develop my classical technique as opposed to the fast-track technique that he was pushing. We were very quiet with each other. But after two years he saw what I was doing and sent messages through other people that, yes, this is good.”
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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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