Birthdate: April 23, 1804
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Died: April 22, 1884
Marie Taglioni, a Swedish-born ballet dancer, made significant contributions to the Romantic ballet era. She was one of the most celebrated ballerinas of her time, spending much of her career in the Austrian Empire and France. Taglioni played a central role in the history of European dance, notably at London’s Her Majesty’s Theatre and the Paris Opera Ballet. She is credited with being the first ballerina to dance en pointe, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of ballet.
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