Aurelia Dimier

Aurelia Dimier, known professionally as Mlle Dimier, was a French ballet dancer.

Early life Aurelia Dimier was born in Paris, France on August 22, 1827.

Entertainment life Aurelia's stage name was Mademoiselle Dimier (or Mlle Dimier). Dimier was engaged in her studies and dance performances in Paris during the years 1836 to 1846. She engaged in other supporting roles and played a small part of Giselle, a romantic ballet. Her debut appearance at Burton's Theatre featured Mlle Augusta, Madame Céleste, Mons Fréderick, and Mr. B. Yates, and the performance ran for eleven nights. During that year, Dimier also performed in the ballet Pas de Bouquet.

In February 1847, Mlle Dimier joined Mlle Augusta and Mons Fréderick for performances in Washington. However, by April of that year in New Orleans, reports indicated that Mlle Dimier and Mlle Augusta would no longer continue their partnership on stage. On October 20, 1847, Mlle Dimier secured a brief engagement and performed for eight nights with Mlle Fanny Mautin, Mons Schmidt, Mr. Charles, and Miss Kennerly.

After returning to France, she embarked on a South American tour, debuting in Chile on December 18, 1850, before traveling to Peru, California, and Australia. In Sydney, Dimier starred in the leading role in Le Diable à quatre. Dimier was a contemporary of Madame Strebinger and Lola Montes. When Lola Montes departed the U.S. to tour Australia in 1855, it interfered with Aurelia Dimier's season. Shortly thereafter, Aurelia exited to Melbourne's Olympic Theatre eventually performing the Australian premiere of Giselle.

Death Mlle Dimier died in Chile in the 19th century.