#OTD April 22, 1884
Marie #Taglioni died in Marseille. She became famous for her light, aerial way of dancing and the use of pointe dance as means of expression not just as a technical trick.
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#OTD January 12, 1808
Paul #Taglioni was born in Vienna. He not only became an important #choreographer & #ballet director but also successfully fought for royalties for his ballets similar to plays & operas.
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I knew it. James just had had too much booze (probably whisky rather than champagne) when the Sylphide appeared in his dreams ...

Wishing you a very happy New Year!

(Left: Marie & Paul #Taglioni in La #Sylphide, 1834; #ballethistory;
Right: postcard, c. 1900)