He introduced Russian ballet to Europe by bringing top dancers, including Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky,to Paris.

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It's a job that has meant Paul's met a number of great artists including Spandau Ballet, Heather Small, The Zutons and Ronan Keating.

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He and his wife of 56 years have given millions to causes including the National Ballet School of Canada and National Gallery of Canada.

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It also hosts various touring ballet companies, including the Bolshoi and the Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet.

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