Famous quote by Mikhail Baryshnikov

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Its weird when you see pieces of choreography that were done for you 15 or 20 years ago and now they are being done by a
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"It's weird when you see pieces of choreography that were done for you 15 or 20 years ago and now they are being done by another dance company"

- Mikhail Baryshnikov

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This quote by Mikhail Baryshnikov speaks with the longevity of choreography and the effect it can have on the dance world. It is a testimony to the skill and creativity of choreographers that their work can be appreciated and carried out by dancers years after it was very first created. It is likewise a pointer of the importance of preserving and honoring the work of choreographers, as their work can be valued and delighted in by generations of dancers. Baryshnikov's quote also speaks to the power of dance to bring people together, as the exact same choreography can be carried out by different dancers in various locations. It is a tip of the universality of dance and its capability to go beyond time and space.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mikhail Baryshnikov somewhere between January 27, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Dancer from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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