Nikita Dolgushin (1938–2012)

Dolgushin was one of the most renowned Russian dancers of the 20th century. His unique gift put him on par with Mikhail Baryshnikov, Vladimir Vasiliev, and Rudolf Nureyev. Artist/intellectual, artist/philosopher, and a true lyrical/romantic dancer, Dolgushin was a proponent of the strict academic school of ballet. He performed the classics with a modern approach. He […]