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Filippo Taglioni

1777-11-05 – 1871-02-11

Portrait of Filippo Taglioni
Filippo Taglioni (also known as Philippe Taglioni; November 5, 1777 - February 11, 1871), Italian dancer and choreographerCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Filippo Taglioni (also known as Philippe Taglioni; 5 November 1777 – 11 February 1871) was an Italian dancer and choreographer and personal teacher to his own daughter, Romantic ballerina Marie Taglioni. (He had another child who also danced ballet, Paul Taglioni.) Also, although August Bournonville's version is better known, it was Taglioni who was the original choreographer of La Sylphide, in 1832.

Occupation & Career

ballet dancer, choreographer, ballet master, teacher, dancer

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Paris Opera · Theater am Kärntnertor

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q704671 — wikidata View source

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