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After his defection, to whom did Baryshnikov return for more opportunities in Western dance?

  • American Ballet Theatre

  • Royal Ballet

  • Paris Opera Ballet

  • Berlin State Ballet

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American Ballet Theatre provided Mikhail Baryshnikov with expanded prospects in Western dance following his defection from the Soviet Union in 1974. Renowned for his exceptional artistry and technical prowess, Baryshnikov found a welcoming home at American Ballet Theatre, where he flourished as a principal dancer and further elevated the company's global reputation.
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