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My Take
Nijinsky occupies a almost mythic place for me. Widely regarded as the greatest male dancer of the early twentieth century, he partnered with Diaghilev's Ballets Russes to create works like L'apres-midi d'un faune and Le Sacre du Printemps, whose 1913 premiere reportedly sparked a riot. The idea of a body that seemed to defy gravity still gives me chills. Yet what moves me most is the tragedy beneath the genius: his descent into mental illness cut his career brutally short. He reminds me that the brightest talents often cast the deepest shadows, a Kyiv-born artist who gave everything to his art.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vaslav Nijinsky
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァーツラフ・ニジンスキー
- Reading
- ゔぁーつらふ・にじんすきー
- Born
- March 12, 1889 – April 8, 1950
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Kyiv, Kievan Rus'
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ballet dancer / choreographer / dancer / diarist / ballet master
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Vaslav Nijinsky born?
March 12, 1889 – April 8, 1950.
Where is Vaslav Nijinsky from?
Vaslav Nijinsky is from Kyiv, Kievan Rus'.
What does Vaslav Nijinsky do?
Vaslav Nijinsky works as ballet dancer, choreographer, dancer, diarist, ballet master.
Ballet dancer — see all → · Choreographer — see all → · More people from Kievan Rus' →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.