He went on to join the Ballets Russes, appearing in such classics as Giselle, Swan Lake, and The Sleeping Beauty.
He was commonly referred to as the "Vestris of the North" and the "eighth wonder of the world." The son of Thomas and Eleonora, both of whom were local celebrities, he entered the Imperial School of Dancing in his country at the age of nine. At sixteen, he became a soloist at the Marinsky Theater. He went on to join the Ballets Russes, appearing in such classics as Giselle, Swan Lake, and The Sleeping Beauty. He eventually retired due to a nervous breakdown and schizophrenic condition. FTP, name this Russian-born ballet dancer and choreographer, celebrated for his spectacular leaps and sensitive interpretations.
He was commonly referred to as the "Vestris of the North" and the "eighth wonder of the world."
Vaslav {Nijinsky}