Agnes de Mille
1905 - 1993
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Biography
Agnes de Mille was an American dancer and choreographer known for revolutionizing dance in musical theater. Born in 1905 in New York City, she studied dance and performed in various ballets before making her mark on Broadway. De Mille's choreography for the musical 'Oklahoma!' in 1943 was groundbreaking, blending dance seamlessly into the storyline. She went on to work on many successful productions, earning numerous awards for her contributions to the world of dance.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Living is a form of not being sure, not knowing what next or how. The moment you know how, you begin to die a little.
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The artist never entirely knows — We guess. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark.
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To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking.
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The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie.
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The creative urge is the demon that will not accept anything second rate.