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“Audiences don't want to see the kind of self-indulgent, boring dance that is so prevalent today.”

Quote by Mark Morris

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Mark Morris, born on January 1, 1963, is an accomplished author whose works span a variety of genres and have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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