Taglioni, Marie
The Italian-French ballerina Marie Taglioni () revolutionized ballet with her graceful, almost evanescent dancing, introducing the spirituality of Romantic poetry and literature to the world of dance.
Taglioni, under the tutelage and influence of her choreographer father, fundamentally changed the way ballet looked. Dancing en pointe—on the tips of her toes—she created the sensation that she was floating through the air, the perfect incarnation of the sylph or forest spirit she portrayed in her most famous ballet, La Sylphide. Her simple white garment, essentially the earliest instance of what became known as the tutu, influenced not only dance but also the world of fashion generally as young women strove to adopt a pale, insubstantial appearance. Taglioni was one of the first true celebrities of 19th-century Europe, inspiring merchandise bearing her image that today would be called product tie-ins. In the words of Carol Lee, writing in Ballet in Western Culture, “Taglioni was one of the very few ballerinas ever to have assisted in creating a new style of dancing,” and her appearance in La Sylphide in is generally recognized as the beginning of the Rom
Ballet in the Romantic era, spanning the early to midth century, introduced emotion, dramatic storytelling, and supernatural themes to dance. This period brought iconic works like &#;Giselle&#; and &#;La Sylphide&#; and influential dancers such as Marie Taglioni.
This article explores these transformations and their lasting impact on ballet. A significant feature of this era was the emergence of &#;ballet blanc,&#; which emphasized ethereal and otherworldly qualities in performances.
Key Takeaways
- Romantic ballet emerged in the early 19th century, characterized by emotional storytelling, supernatural themes, and an emphasis on the ethereal nature of its performances.
- Key figures, such as Marie Taglioni and Fanny Elssler, transformed the role of female dancers, setting new technical and artistic benchmarks while popularizing the use of pointe work and the romantic tutu.
- The legacy of Romantic ballet continues to influence contemporary works through its dramatic narratives, innovative choreography, and the integration of original music, inspiring a generation of dancers and choreographers.
- The &#;ballet blanc&#; tradition, featuring white costumes and a focus on the purity
Marie Taglioni
Marie Taglioni. Bailarina europea de la época romántica. Hija del coreógrafo Filippo Taglioni. A ella se debe el arte de las puntas, ella desarrolló esta gracia al bailar y también se le agradece el famoso Tutú que es un clásico dentro del ballet.
Síntesis biográfica
Nacida en en Estocolmo, Suecia, y se mudó con su familia a Viena a una edad temprana. Su padre Filippo era un bailarín y coreógrafo, mientras que su madre Anna era la hija de un cantante y autor dramático, Christopher Karsten. Taglioni estudió ballet en Viena con su padre, y en hizo su debut en uno de sus ballets, Taglioni fue a bailar en Munich y Stuttgart antes de hacer su debut con la Ópera de París en , en una variación de la ópera Le Sicilien. Después de trabajar un periodo de 10 años en la Ópera de París renunció para trabajar con su padre este paso a ser su principal maestro y coreógrafo de ballet, mientras que continuó ganando el respeto como una forma de arte distinto, separado de la ópera. En el escenario fue conocida no sólo por su gracia legendaria en el ballet.
Además de su gran éxito en el mundo del ballet, bailó en dos óperas, Roberto el Diablo y Le Dieu et la Bayadera,convirtié
Marie Taglioni, credited with being the first pointe dancer, was born on April 23, Taglioni is best known for her starring role in La Sylphide, a role developed specifically for her by her father, the famous choreographer Filippo Taglioni.
Marie’s life was one of incredible stardom, single handedly sparking &#;The Cult of The Ballerina&#; and helping develop ballet’s romantic era. Her fame has lived on centuries later and will be in history books as long as ballet exists.
The Early Life & Training of Marie Taglioni
Marie Taglioni was born to a family of dancers in Stockholm, Sweden. Her father danced with the Paris Opera Ballet and moved to Sweden to become the ballet master of the Royal Swedish Ballet. It was in Sweden that Filippo married Sophie Karsten, a principal of the same company. Together they had two children, Paul and Marie, who would go on to become famous dancers themselves.
Marie started her dance lessons at a young age, but was dismissed by her teacher at six years old due to her hunchback. Her teacher was credited with wondering if “the little hunchback” would ever be able to dance. Her father took on the responsibility of teaching M
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