Serge Diaghilev

Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev (Russian: Серге́й Па́влович Дя́гилев / Sergei Pavlovich Dyagilev Russian pronunciation: [sʲɪˈrgʲej ˈpavlovʲɪtɕ ˈdʲægʲɪlʲɪf]), also referred to as Serge, (March 31, 1872 – August 19, 1929) was a Russian art critic, patron,ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes from which many famous dancers and choreographers would later arise.