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Carlotta Grisi

Italian ballet dancer

Died when: 79 years 326 days (958 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Carlotta Grisi

Carlotta Grisi (born Caronne Adele Josephine Marie Grisi; 28 June 1819 – 20 May 1899) was an Italian ballet dancer.Born in Visinada, Istria (present-day Vižinada, Croatia).

Although her parents were not involved in the theatre, she was brought up in an opera family.She was trained at the ballet school of Teatro alla Scala in Milan and later with dancer/balletmaster Jules Perrot.

She was especially noted for her performance in the classic role of "Giselle".


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