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“The nature of my compulsion was such that I danced in my sleep. The entire household was sometimes awakened by loud thumping sounds coming from my room.”

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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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