Vatslav Nijinsky

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At the tender age age of eighteen he had performed a number of lead parts to include Pavilion of Armida, Egypt Nights and Chopeniana - and his partnership with Tamara Karsavina was legendary.

At one point in his career he caused a SCANDAL because he appeared on stage wearing tights that did not have the modesty trunks underneath - at that time this was obligatory for male performers in the company. There was a complaint and he was subsequently dismissed.

In 1914 he formed his own dance troupe in London - although this was not successful.

He experienced a very successful career up until signs of his schizophrenia came to light and he eventually had a nervous breakdown in 1919.

His career came to an end and he spent much of his time in and out of hospitals - he pased away in London in 1950 on the 8th April.

He was burried in London but his body was later moved to Paris.

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