Marie Taglioni - Marie was born April 23rd 1804 and died April 24th 1884. She was a famous Italian/Swedish Ballerina of the Romantic ballet era. Her father was an Italian choreographer and her mother was a Swedish ballet dancer. Marie was one of the most celebrated barreinas of the romantic ballet, which was cultivated primarily at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. In 1827 Taglioni left the ballet of Her Majesty's theatre to take up a three year contract in Saint Petersbury with Imperial Ballet. Taglioni was also known for shortening her skirt in the performance La Sylphide, which was condidered highly scandalous at the time. She shortened all of her skirts to show off her excellent point work. Her father was approving of the shortening of the skirt. This is why everyone wears short tutu's for ballet. In 1847 Marie retired from performing, for a time she took up residence.
Clara Webster - Clara was born in 1821 and died December 17th 1844. She was a very good ballet dancer but she was is remembered for the way she died. She burned to death when her costume caught fire on an oil lamp during a performance.
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