“People often say to me - how clever you are! How brilliant to be able to go from ballet to theatre as you do. I answer that it is not clever at all. It is the gift of looking at oneself coolly, of calculating the future objectively. I could see the danger signals as far as ballet was concerned before anyone else did, that's all.”
Quote by Robert Helpmann
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Robert Helpmann
Robert Helpmann was an Australian dancer, actor, and choreographer renowned for his significant contributions to the dance world, particularly in modern dance and ballet. Born on April 9, 1909, and passing away on September 28, 1986, Helpmann's career was marked by his exceptional talent and innovative approach to dance. more
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