Mikhail Baryshnikov

About Mikhail Baryshnikov

Mikhail Baryshnikov, born January 27, 1948, is a Latvian-American dancer, choreographer, and actor widely considered one of the greatest ballet dancers in history. After defecting from the Soviet Union in 1974, he became principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet. Beyond dance, he has appeared in films and television, founded the Baryshnikov Arts Center, and continues to influence the arts globally.

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