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Taglioni, Marie, 1804-1884

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Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) was a Swedish-born ballet dancer of the Romantic ballet era partially of Italian descent, a central figure in the history of European dance. She spent most of her life in the Austrian Empire and France. She was one of the most celebrated ballerinas of the romantic ballet, which was cultivated primarily at Her Majesty's Theatre in London and at the Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique of the Paris Opera Ballet. She is credited with (though not confirmed as) being the...

Grisi, Carlotta, 1819-1899

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Italian dancer. From the description of Autograph note signed, dated : St. Jean [her villa in Geneva], 26 October 1882, to an unidentified recipient, 1882 Oct. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873383 Carlotta Grisi was an Italian ballet dancer. She helped create the ballet "Giselle." From the description of Autograph, ca. 1855-1856. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155888010 ...

Ferraris, Amalia, 1830-1904

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