“I can state that I created a ballet company of which everyone said: St. Petersburg has the greatest ballet in all Europe.”
Quote by Marius Petipa
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Marius Petipa
Marius Petipa was a renowned ballet choreographer born on March 11, 1818, and died on July 14, 1910. His works had a profound impact on the art of ballet, and he is often referred to as the 'Father of Ballet'. more
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