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Quote by Agnes de Mille

“The universe lies before you on the floor, in the air, in the mysterious bodies of your dancers, in your mind. From this voyage no one returns poor or weary.”

Quote by Agnes de Mille

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Agnes de Mille was a renowned American choreographer born on September 18, 1905, in New York, USA. Her dance works were characterized by a unique blend of modern dance and ballet elements, which had a profound impact on the development of dance art in the world. more

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