I found that dance, music, and literature is how I made sense of the world... it pushed me to think of things bigger than life's daily routines... to think beyond what is immediate or convenient.
Mikhail BaryshnikovRead
It's weird when you see pieces of choreography that were done for you 15 or 20 years ago and now they are being done by another dance company.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the passage of time and the lasting impact of art, as old choreography endures through new performances.
Mikhail Baryshnikov expresses a sense of nostalgia and surprise when witnessing choreography created for him years ago being performed by a different dance company. This highlights the timelessness and universality of artistic expression, suggesting that art transcends individual creators and can take on new meanings and interpretations as it is passed on through generations.
Themes
ChoreographyArtDanceTimelessnessPerformance
In practice
Example use cases
During a dance workshop, the instructor referenced Baryshnikov's quote to inspire dancers about the significance of their movements.
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