88 years old (Born on July 27, 1936)
Happy birthday to the legendary Maris Liepa, whose leaps were higher than our expectations and whose pirouettes spun faster than our heads! Your performances with the Moscow State Academic Bolshoi Theatre troupe remain timeless classics—each graceful move etched forever in ballet history. Who else could make gravity look optional?From your unforgettable portrayal of Crassus in "Spartacus" to your mesmerizing presence as Prince Siegfried in "Swan Lake," you've danced into our hearts and stayed there. May your birthday be filled with applause, laughter, and cake—just don't attempt a grand jeté after dessert! Here's to you, Maris: forever dancing gracefully through time.
Maris Liepa's Best Moments
