Jules Perrot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jules Perrot
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Jules Perrot, circa 1850
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Jules-Joseph Perrot
18 August 1810 Lyon, France
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| Died | 18 August 1892 Paramé
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| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Dancer Choreographer |
| Partner(s) | Carlotta Grisi |
Jules-Joseph Perrot (born August 18, 1810 – died August 29, 1892) was a famous dancer and choreographer. He later became the Balletmaster (main choreographer) for the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia. Perrot created some of the most well-known ballets of the 1800s. These include Pas de Quatre, La Esmeralda, Ondine, and Giselle (which he created with Jean Coralli).
From Dancer to Ballet Master
Jules Perrot was born in Lyon, France. He often danced with the famous ballerina Marie Taglioni. However, their dancing partnership did not last long. Marie Taglioni eventually stopped dancing with him. She worried that his amazing dancing would make her look less brilliant.
In 1835, Perrot left the Opéra to travel around Europe. He visited major dance cities like London, Milan, Vienna, and Naples. In Naples, he discovered the talented dancer Carlotta Grisi. He became her coach and helped her become a great ballerina. In 1836, he introduced her to the world in a performance in London, where they danced together.
After helping with the choreography for the ballet Giselle, Perrot created another ballet called Alma ou La Fille du Feu. This ballet was performed in London in 1842 and featured Fanny Cerrito. It was praised as a huge success in choreography. For the next six years, Perrot regularly created ballets at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. Almost every ballet Perrot created used music by Cesare Pugni.
Perrot later became a dancer for the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was then made the Balletmaster there. He stayed with the Imperial Russian Ballet until 1858. While in Russia, he married Capitoline Samovskaya. She was a student at the Imperial Theater School, and they had two children together. After his time in Russia, he returned to Paris. Jules Perrot died on August 29, 1892, while on holiday in Paramé.
Images for kids
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"The Opera Polka as danced by Mlle. Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot" (Boston: William H. Oakes, ca.1840s)
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Edgar Degas' painting of Jules Perrot rehearsing dancers in the Foyer de la Danse of the Palais Garnier, 1875
See also
In Spanish: Jules Perrot para niños
