Mikhail Nikolayevich Baryshnikov (Russian: Михаил Николаевич Барышников, IPA: [mʲɪxɐˈil bɐ'rɨʂnʲɪkəf]; Latvian: Mihails Barišņikovs; born January 27, 1948) [1] is a Latvian and …

5 days ago · Mikhail Baryshnikov (b. 1948) is a Soviet-born American actor and ballet dancer who was the preeminent male classical dancer of the 1970s and ’80s. He subsequently became a …

Apr 2, 2014 · Mikhail Baryshnikov is a Russian-American ballet dancer who choreographed several iconic pieces which have made him one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century.

In the 1990's, he co-founded the White Oak Dance Project, and in 2000 received a lifetime of achievement award at the Kennedy Center Honor Awards. Baryshnikov has been called the …

Jul 1, 2024 · In an interview, Baryshnikov reflected on the 50th anniversary of his defection, the father he left behind in the Soviet Union (his mother died when he was 12), the pain he feels …

Apr 17, 2025 · Born in Latvia, he gained prominence in the Soviet Union before defecting to the West in 1974. Known for his work with the American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet, …

Born 1948 in Riga, Latvia, Mikhail Baryshnikov is considered one of the greatest dancers of our time. After commencing a spectacular career with the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad, he came to the …

2 days ago · Mikhail Baryshnikov is one of the most celebrated dancers in history. His defection from the Soviet Union in 1974 made headlines, launching an illustrious career in the West and …

Often hailed as the defining ballerino of the 20th century, Baryshnikov’s influence extends far beyond the confines of the ballet stage. His extraordinary talent, coupled with his relentless …

Mar 1, 2025 · This year marks the 20th anniversary of Baryshnikov Arts, the NYC cultural hub founded by the dancer, actor, and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov. “We try to give artists …