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Vaslav Nijinsky
Sign in to saveAlso known as Vaslav Nizhinsky, Waslaw Nijinsky, Vaslav Fomitch Nijinsky, Vatslav Fomich Nizhinskii, Waclaw Nizi'nsky, Vatslav Nijinsky, Vaslav Fomich Nijinsky, Vaclav Fomic Nizinskij
Polish-Russian ballet dancer and choreographer
Vaslav Nijinsky was a Polish-Russian ballet dancer and choreographer who became one of the most celebrated and innovative figures in dance history. His groundbreaking choreographic works and extraordinary performances revolutionized ballet in the early 20th century, making him a pivotal influence on modern dance and artistic expression.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1950
- Works
- 9
Top works
- The Diary of Vaslav Nijinsky
- The diary of Vaslav Nikinsky
- The diary..
- Tagebücher. Die Tagebuchaufzeichnungen in der Originalfassung
- Journal de Nijinsky
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 5
- Total plays
- 107
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Recent publications · Crossref
5 total works indexed
- Analgesic Effects of Intravenous Lidocaine and Morphine on Postamputation Pain
· 2002 · cited 146x
- The Diary of Vaslav Nijinsky
· 1998 · cited 3x
- Exploring the potential of virtual reality for motor skills training in children with special educational needs: Perspectives from experts from five countries
· 2025 · cited 3x
- The Diary of Vaslav Nijinsky
· 1938
- <b>Room B, 10/16/2000 9: 00 AM - 11: 00 AM (PS) Comparison of Phantom Sensations and Pain after Mastectomy with or without Breast Reconstruction</b>
· 2000
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Quotes
- “People like eccentrics and they will therefore leave me alone, saying that I am a "mad clown."”
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Wacław
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Russia
- Place of birth
- Kyiv
- Place of death
- London
- Spouse
- Romola de Pulszky
- Sibling
- Bronislava Nijinska
- Occupation
- draftsperson
- Educated at
- Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet
- Languages spoken
- Ukrainian
- Field of work
- ballet
- Image
- Nijinski and wife LCCN2014701369.jpg
- Work location
- London
Show 14 more facts
- place of burial
- East Finchley Cemetery
- Commons category
- Vaslav Nijinsky
- cause of death
- kidney failure
- date of birth
- 1889-12-17
- date of death
- 1950-04-08
- has works in the collection
- Museum of Modern Art
- name in native language
- Wacław Niżyński
- start of work period
- 1908-00-00
- on focus list of Wikimedia project
- Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
- medical condition
- schizophrenia
- end of work period
- 1918-00-00
- related category
- Category:Ballets by Vaslav Nijinsky
- P12674
- Albert Südekum
- manner of death
- natural causes
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Encyclopedic overview
Vaslav or Vatslav Nijinsky (12 March 1889/1890 – 8 April 1950) was a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer of Polish ancestry. He is regarded as the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century. He is often associated with the Ballets Russes and its impresario Sergei Diaghilev, for which he choreographed such influential ballets as L'après-midi d'un faune (1912), Le Sacre du Printemps (1913), Jeux (1913), and Till Eulenspiegel (1916). He was celebrated for his virtuosity and for the depth and intensity of his characterizations. He could dance en pointe, a rare skill among male dancers at the time, and was admired for his seemingly gravity-defying leaps.
Biography
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