Ivan Vasiliev is just the latest in a long line of Russian ‘superhero’ dancers. As he makes his debut in London, we look back at some of his predecessors Ivan Vasiliev, the boy who can fly Vaslav Nijinsky Men rule, 1889-1950 Diaghilev’s extraordinary star, a small, sturdy man of Polish blood, St Petersburg-trained. His astounding [...]
Five Men Who Changed Ballet Forever
March 29, 2011 By
Ivan Vasiliev is just the latest in a long line of Russian ‘superhero’ dancers. As he makes his debut in London, we look back at some of his predecessors Ivan Vasiliev, the boy who can fly Vaslav Nijinsky Men rule, 1889-1950 Diaghilev’s extraordinary star, a small, sturdy man of Polish blood, St Petersburg-trained. His astounding [...]