early life and career olga švedė-dubeneckienė-kalpokienė, also known as olga dubeneckienė-kalpokienė, was born in saint petersburg, russia, on may 30, 1891. her artistic journey began with a profound fascination for ballet and dance—a passion that would shape her entire life’s work. she pursued her studies diligently at the saint petersburg conservatory of music and ballet, immersing herself in the intricacies of movement and performance art. this formative period instilled within her an unwavering commitment to exploring the expressive potential of dance as a medium for artistic expression.…