Jean Coralli

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Jean Coralli, one of the creators of the ballet Giselle, circa 1810
Jean Coralli,
one of the creators of the ballet Giselle,
circa 1810

Jean Coralli (January 15, 1779May 1, 1854), born Jean Coralli Peracini, was a French dancer and choreographer and later held the esteemed post of First Balletmaster of the Paris Opera Ballet. He is best known for the creation of the Romantic ballet Giselle which he choreographed in tandem with another French dancer, Jules Perrot.

Anna Pavlova as Giselle
Anna Pavlova as Giselle