Jules Perrot
Jules-Joseph Perrot (18 August 1810 – 29 August 1892) was a French dancer and choreographer. Perrot was born in Lyon, France, and studied with Auguste Vestris. He debuted at the Paris Opéra in 1830, and became premier sujet (principal dancer) within a year. He became Carlotta Grisi's lover in 1836, and choreographed most of her role in Giselle in 1841. He passed six years creating ballets for Her Majesty's Theatre in London. He was appointed ballet master for the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg, and remained there until 1858. He returned to Paris, and retired in 1864, although he taught classes at the Opéra for many years. Perrot died on 29 August 1892. He created some of the most famous ballets of the 19th century including Pas de Quatre, La Esmeralda, Ondine, and Giselle.
Jules Perrot | |
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 Jules Perrot, circa 1850 | |
| Born | Jules-Joseph Perrot 18 August 1810 Lyon, France |
| Died | 18 August 1892 Paramé |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Dancer Choreographer |
| Partner(s) | Carlotta Grisi |
Jules Perrot Media
"The Opera Polka as danced by Mlle. Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot" (Boston: William H. Oakes, ca.1840s)
Edgar Degas' painting of Jules Perrot rehearsing dancers in the Foyer de la Danse of the Palais Garnier, 1875
References
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Jules Perrot
- Garfunkel, Trudy. 2002. On Wings of Joy. e-reads. 0-7592-2862-0.
Other websites
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- The Grand Pas des Naiads from the Kirov/Mariinsky Ballet's revival of Perrot's Ondine, music by Cesare Pugni, choreography by Pierre Lacotte Archived 2007-03-11 at the Wayback Machine