DANC 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Carlotta Grisi, La Sylphide, Marie Taglioni
3 Jan 2017
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Chap 7 new developments in the romantic era. Customs: romantic tutu (still down to the ankle) We do(cid:374)"t k(cid:374)ow who the 1st ballerina to dance on point. Most important development in the technical area (special effects) = gas lighting. Dominant role for woman: gautier: (cid:862)the ulti(cid:373)ate ballet would be without (cid:373)e(cid:374)(cid:863) Women began to win the hearts if audiences. The role of men taken by women. Dominant role for men: remained strong in denmark and russia, died out in france and russia. Ballerinas of the romantic era: marie taglioni (1804 1884) Became a huge star at paris opera for small time: fanny elssler (1810 1884) Paris opera brought in fanny to create rivalry with marie. Taglioni so she left and went to russia: fanny cerrito (1821- 1899) Hialian: lucille graham (1821 1907) The role of gazelle was created for her because the man was her boyfriend. Ballet in denmark: auguste bourneville (1829 1877)
