early life and career olga švedė-dubeneckienė-kalpokienė, also known as olga dubeneckienė-kalpokienė, was a lithuanian ballet artist, ballet master, painter, and educator. she was born on may 30, 1891, in saint petersburg, russia, and died on september 8, 1967, in kaunas, lithuania. dubeneckienė-kalpokienė was one of the most prominent figures in the lithuanian theatre, ballet, and art history. artistic career as a painter, dubeneckienė-kalpokienė was known for her modern approach towards dance and her unique photographic collection, which showcases a new concept of the connection between mod…