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Suzanne Douvillier
Suzanne Douvillier (Madame Placide) | |
|---|---|
| Born | Suzanne Théodore Vaillande 28 September 1778 |
| Died | 30 August 1826 (aged 47) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Ballerina, choreographer and mime |
| Years active | 1792–1826 |
Suzanne Théodore Vaillande Douvillier (28 September 1778 – 30 August 1826) was a French ballerina, mime and choreographer.[1] Known as Madame Placide during the early years of her career, she is considered by some historians as the first trained ballerina to dance in the United States.[2]
- ^ James, Edward T.; James, Janet Wilson (1974). Notable American Women: A Biographical Dictionary. Cambridge, Massachusetts. pp. 513–514. ISBN 978-0-674-62734-5. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Kaufman, Sarah (15 June 2003). "New Orleans & Dance, Partners Again – Memories, Hope Stir Anew in Town That Once Moved in Sync". The Washington Post. p. N01. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
It was here that the French-born Suzanne Douvillier, whom historians call the first trained ballerina to dance in the United States, settled in 1799 and choreographed dozens of works.
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