Word: barshnikov
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...relationship between Mark Morris and his partner Tina Fehlandt was not so clearly articulated. Their subdued and fluid movements stood in contrast to the brisk footwork and flirtatious posing of Marjorie Folkman and Mikhail Baryshnikov. While technically flawless, Barshnikov delivered a performance that appeared somewhat restrained. Was he playing the role of a proud, aloof lover, or was the control that underlined his movement the result of his classical training? His stiff execution of the role rendered it less effective. Most dancers fail to match the stage presence of a star like Baryshnikov. Marjorie Folkman's energy and musicality proved...
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