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“You can't stop what comes into a country, you can be influenced, but you can't stop it, you shouldn't, because it makes all the others interesting, we all get muddled up together, and produce something that belongs to everyone.”

Quote by Ninette de Valois

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Ninette de Valois

Ninette de Valois was a British ballet choreographer who founded the Royal Ballet, making a profound impact on the development of modern ballet. Her works were characterized by their unique style, emphasizing narrative and expressive qualities. more

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