Emma Livry
French ballet dancer (1842-1863) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emma Livry (born as Jeanne Emma Emarot or Emma Marie Emarot; 24 September 1842 – 26 July 1863) was a French ballerina who was one of the last ballerinas of the Romantic ballet era and a protégée of Marie Taglioni. She died from complications after burn injuries sustained when her costume caught fire during a rehearsal.
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Born | Jeanne Emma Emarot or Emma Marie Emarot (disputed) (1842-09-24)24 September 1842 France |
Died | 26 July 1863(1863-07-26) (aged 20) |
Occupation | danseuse |
Years active | 1858–1863 |
Known for | La Sylphide, other romantic ballets |
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