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“Divinity of art, it's such a mystery. How to convince people that no matter how much money you can spend on education and art education especially, that it implants, it directs a young person for the rest of their lives, and always in the most humane and positive and dignified manner.”

Quote by Mikhail Baryshnikov

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Mikhail Baryshnikov

Mikhail Baryshnikov, born on January 27, 1948, is a renowned choreographer and ballet dancer from Belarus. He became an international star in the 1970s and 1980s, known for his exceptional skills and artistic expression. Baryshnikov served as the principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre and held significant positions in various theaters and dance companies around the world. more

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