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Mikhail Baryshnikov

By a.piekarz

  • Born

    Born in Riga, Latvia on January 27, 1948

  • Early Years

    Mikhail became very interested in dance around the same time that his mother had committed suicide. When he was 16 he began to train choreographer Alexander Pushkins at Vaganova Choreographic Institute.

  • First Major Honor

    Received his first major honour in Varna, Bulgaria in a dance competition.

  • Stage Debut

    Debut with the Kirov Ballet in "Giselle"

  • Premier Danseur Noble

    For "Gorianka" with the Kirov Ballet

  • Premier Danseur Noble

    For "Vestris" with the Kirov Ballet

  • Leaving Communist Russia

    After a performance of the Bolshoi Ballet in Toronto, Mikhail left to live in United States to be able to express himself through his dance.

  • Academy Award Nominee

    Film- "Turning Point"

  • Went to NYC Ballet

    Left the American Ballet

  • Emmy Awards

    Dance TV specials

  • Went back to American Ballet Theatre

    had taken the role of Art Director

  • White Nights

  • The Metamorphosis

  • White Oak Dance Project

    Dance organisation for older dancers

  • Baryshnikov Arts Center

    Opened

  • French Legion of Honour

    Received the rank of officer

  • Vilcek Award

    Received award
    Also received National Medal of Honor, and the Kennedy Centre Honors