Russian premier danseur, Vladimir Vasiliev, performed with the Bolshoi Ballet starting in 1958. He later choreographed for the Bolshoi and eventually became its director (until he was dismissed by Vladimir Putin in 2000).
He has been described as 'God of the dance' -- and he really set the standard for all danseurs who were to follow him.
Here are some excerpts of Vasiliev performing Don Quixote in 1960. The ballerina is Ekaterina Maximova (who is also Vasiliev's wife):
Here they are again in Don Quixote from 1972:
Whoever said white men can't jump?! ;-)
Vasiliev is most well known for his role of 'Spartacus'. Two scenes from that ballet can be viewed here and here [embed not available]. What a stunning performance!
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