Historical Events tagged with "artisticfreedom"
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Arts & Culture
Mikhail Baryshnikov Defects to the West
June 29th, 1974 50 years ago
Mikhail Baryshnikov, a prominent Soviet ballet dancer, defected to Canada while on tour with the Kirov Ballet in 1974. During the tour in Toronto, he made the bold decision to abandon his life in the Soviet Union, seeking artistic freedom and opportunities in the West. This pivotal moment would not only change his life but also impact the dance world significantly, as he later became an iconic figure in ballet and contemporary dance.
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