From which ballet company did Mikhail Baryshnikov defect in 1974?
The Bolshoi Ballet
The Royal Ballet
Paris Opera Ballet
Kirov Ballet in Leningrad
Answer
Kirov Ballet in Leningrad, now known as the Mariinsky Ballet, was the renowned ballet company Mikhail Baryshnikov defected from during his tour in Canada in 1974. His defection marked a significant moment in ballet history, capturing global attention and symbolizing the Cold War's ideological and cultural divide, as Baryshnikov sought artistic freedom and opportunities beyond the Soviet Union.
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