Misha

Walking through the corridors at work, just about to leave.  Who should I happen to walk into, but Mikhail Baryshnikov himself!

Also known as Misha, the international dance, TV/film super star Mikhail Baryshnikov is best know for dancing in New York City Ballet after dancing with the Kirov Ballet and defecting from Russia.  he later danced with American Ballet theatre where he became Artistic Director.  He is also noted for being one of the best male ballet dancers of all time, along with Vaslav Nijinsky and Rudolf Nureyev.

It is an honour to meet one of the greatest dancers of our time, especially when it is a surprise to turn a corner and see him walking towards you! 

Photograph: Mikhail Baryshnikov