"Nijinski" is a contemporary ballet by choreographer Marco Goecke, focusing on legendary dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky. The performance highlights key episodes from Nijinsky’s life on and off stage, emphasizing the connection between art and madness. For ten years, Nijinsky was the principal dancer and choreographer of the Ballets Russes, captivating audiences with virtuosity and charisma while his daring choreography stirred controversy. He spent the last thirty years of his life in mental institutions. Premiered in 2016, the ballet has since been performed internationally. In 2017, Marco Goecke received the "Danza&Danza" Italian dance award for best choreography of the year for this work.