Vaslav Nijinsky

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Vaslav Nijinsky


Born
in Kiev, Ukraine
December 28, 1889

Died
April 08, 1950

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Vaslav Nijinsky (Also: Wacław Niżyński, Вацлав Нижинский) (December 28, 1889 - April 8, 1950) was a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer of Polish descent. Nijinsky was one of the most gifted male dancers in history, and he grew to be celebrated for his virtuosity and for the depth and intensity of his characterizations. He could perform en pointe, a rare skill among male dancers at the time and his ability to perform seemingly gravity-defying leaps was also legendary. The choreographer Bronislava Nijinska was his sister. ...more

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The Diary of Vaslav Nijinsky

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“I danced frightening things. They were frightened of me and therefore thought that I wanted to kill them. I did not want to kill anyone. I loved everyone, but no one loved me, and therefore I became nervous.”
Vaslav Nijinsky, The Diary of Vaslav Nijinsky

“People like eccentrics. Therefore they will leave me alone, saying that I am a mad clown.”
Vaslav Nijinsky, The Diary of Vaslav Nijinsky

“My madness is my love towards mankind.”
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