Performer · Choreographer · Innovator · Stage Icon
Vaslav Nijinsky
Ballet's Gravity-Defying Genius
Why They Matter
His Rite of Spring choreography in 1913 caused a riot and opened the door to modernism in dance. His technique remains the stuff of legend.
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Biography
Vaslav Nijinsky was a Russian ballet dancer of legendary ability whose jumps seemed to defy gravity, and whose choreography scandalized and revolutionized the art form.
As a performer, choreographer, innovator and stage icon active during the Early 1900s era, Vaslav left an indelible mark on Ballet, Choreography across Europe. They are particularly remembered for Supernatural jumps, The Rite of Spring, L'après-midi d'un faune.
Legacy & Impact
His Rite of Spring choreography in 1913 caused a riot and opened the door to modernism in dance. His technique remains the stuff of legend.
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