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“Every teacher will tell you that you cannot dance classical technique with perfection, there is no such thing, there is no way. So you have to adapt the technique to your abilities or to your deficiencies. Learn to cheat!”

Quote by Jiri Kylian

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Jiri Kylian (born March 21, 1947) is a Czech-born Dutch choreographer widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in contemporary dance. Serving as artistic director of the Nederlands Dans Theater for over two decades, he created groundbreaking works that revolutionized modern dance, blending Eastern philosophy with Western movement techniques. more

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