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Now there is in a way a renaissance of modern dance - suddenly, it is more respected and discovered.

Mikhail Baryshnikov

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Mikhail Baryshnikov
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: January 27
Actor
Ballet Dancer
Ballet Master
Choreographer
Dancer
Film Actor
Performing Artist
Television Actor
Rīga
Mikhail Nikolayevich Baryshnikov
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Dance
Modern
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Renaissance
Respected
Discovered

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