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people » Léon Bakst
Léon Bakst (1866–1924). Russian artist, illustrator and stage designer Léon Bakst was a Russian painter and stage designer who, in 1898, became associated with Serge Diaghilev and the artists behind…
people » Lydia Kyasht
Lydia Kyasht (1885-1959). Russian dancer, teacher, director and choreographer Born in St Petersburg in 1885, Lydia Kyasht studied under Pavel Gerdt in a class alongside Anna Pavlova and Tamara Karsavina….
people » Vaslav Nijinsky
Vaslav Nijinsky (1888-1950). Russian Dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky was a legendary performer in the history of dance. Born in Kiev, both his parents were dancers, as was his sister,…
companies » Ballets Russes
Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes (1909-1929) That Serge Diaghilev believed in Russian art and its spirit can never be doubted. His company, the Ballets Russes, exploded every myth about dance. From…