Celebrity, visionary, muse: Vaslav Nijinsky changed dance forever with his explosive leap and shockingly sensual choreography, before a dark descent into madness ended his career. | The Australian Ballet

Before his descent into madness, Vaslav Nijinsky changed dance forever with his extraordinary leaps and shockingly sensual choreography. The Australian Ballet is staging a work based on his astonishing rise and fall. Get a glimpse of it from backstage via The Mix. | ABC Arts

10K views · 117 reactions | While little photographic documentation of Vaslav Nijinsky’s career remains, the stories of his life have become ballet legend. The Australian Ballet's Principal Artist Callum Linnane reflects on the work of portraying the titular role, and how he imbues his own experiences into his performances. #Audi #PartnersinProgress #FutureIsAnAttitude | The Australian Ballet | Facebook

Video: Nijinsky opens November 22 and is onstage for only 8 performances. Don't miss this thrilling portrait of one of the legendary and transformative figures in the history of ballet, Nijinsky. Link to purchase tickets > http://bit.ly/1t2ptEX | The National Ballet of Canada