Jean Coralli
French ballet dancer and choreographer (1779-1854)
Jean Coralli (January 15, 1779 – May 1, 1854), born Jean Coralli Peracini, was a French dancer and choreographer of Italian background. He debuted in Paris in 1803. He choreographed for Vienna, Milan, Lisbon, and Marseilles. He later held the post of First Ballet Master of the Paris Opéra Ballet. He is best known for the creation of the Romantic ballet Giselle (1841). This ballet was choreographed with Jules Perrot. Other ballets include Le Diable Boiteux, La Tarentule, and La Péri.
Jean Coralli | |
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 Coralli, about 1810 | |
| Born | Jean Coralli Peracini January 15, 1779 Paris, France |
| Died | May 1, 1854 (aged 75) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer Choreographer |
| Known for | Giselle |
References
change- Beaumont, Cyril W. 1935. The Complete Book of Ballets. Grosset & Dunlap. pp. 113–143.
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