1948 – Mikhail Nikolaevitch Baryshnikov was born 28th of January in Riga, Latvia.

1963 – He applied to the famous Vaganova Ballet Academy.

1966 – Joined Leningrad’s Kirov Ballet.

         – Won the very prestigious gold medal at the Varna, Bulgaria and International ballet competition.

         – He became the youngest dancer to receive the State Award for Merit of the U.S.S.R.

1969 – Created roles in Vestris in which he portrayed Auguste Vestris.

1971 – Baryshnikov made the Creation of the World.

1974-1979 – He was principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), where he partnered with Gelsey

Kirkland.

1990-2002 – Baryshnikov was artistic director of the White Oak Dance Project, a touring company he co-

founded with Mark Morris.

2000 – Baryshnikov was a recipient of Kennedy Center Honors.

He is actively involved in the establishment of the Baryshnikov Arts Center in a new performing arts complex in New York City.