MummytoIzzy Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) My daughter would love to find information on her Great Grandma who was a prima ballerina in the Paris opera. Sadly she’s now deceased. Any pictures were destroyed in a house fire sadly. She has a beautiful painting that her g grandmother painted. Does anyone know if you are able to find a list or photos anywhere by the ballerinas name and date of birth? I have tried myself with google but no joy. Thank you in advance. Edited February 27, 2019 by MummytoIzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowy6cat Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 If she was named an etoile, there is complete list on Wikipedia under title danseurs etoiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I have lots of books, including one on the Paris Opera ballet. If you post the dancer's name, or PM me with it, I will see if I can find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Have you tried contacting Paris Opera Ballet archives? They have a website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Also, you could try posting on the Dansomanie forum. They accept posts in English if your French isn't up to it. Posting the dancer's name could of course identify your daughter, if only indirectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 The POB website is here, BTW: https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 http://www.bnf.fr/en/collections_and_services/spect_eng/s.dance_ballet.html?first_Art=non This was the site I found when googled ‘Paris Opera Ballet archive’ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummytoIzzy Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thank you that’s all very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummytoIzzy Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 I have e mailed and hope to find some information. Have found a royal ballet gazette from 1930 when she passed her elementary exams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummytoIzzy Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 She did also perform in the Sadler Wells Royal ballet so have e mailed them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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