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When did Nureyev serve as director of the Paris Opera Ballet?

  • From 1983 to 1989

  • From 1973 to 1979

  • From 1990 to 1995

  • None of these

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Nureyev served as director of the Paris Opera Ballet from 1983 to 1989. He was a renowned dancer and choreographer, and he brought a new level of energy and excitement to the ballet company. During his tenure, he commissioned new works from a variety of choreographers, including Maurice Béjart, John Neumeier, and Roland Petit. He also oversaw the renovation of the Paris Opera Ballet's studios and theater.
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