Nureyev himself had wanted the job as artistic director, for which he was passed over; however he regarded her as "the best bet" and persisted with her pas de deux, elevating their partnership to an art form.
Nureyev himself had wanted the job as artistic director. He was passed over for artistic director. However he regarded her as "the best bet". However he persisted with her pas de deux. However he was elevating their partnership to an art form.