Mikhail Baryshnikov
publication date: Monday, October 1, 2012 (part of Fall 2012)
category: Dance
clue: This Oscar-nominated dancer made it from Russia to New York by way of Canada.
explanation: Russian-born Baryshnikov defected to Canada and later became known for his work with New York City Ballet. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Tony Peters, and Sarah Kyle

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