About Fanny Bias
Lived 1789 – 1825 (aged 36). Fanny Bias was a French choreographer and ballet dancer.
Anne-Françoise Bias, known as Fanny Bias ( – ), was a dancer at the Paris Opera from 1807 to 1825. She was one of the first dancers to use the pointe technique.
Biography Bias was born in Paris, France, and trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School under Louis Milon. She made her debut at the opera in 1807 and became one of the most famous dancers of the French Restoration period, together with her friend Émilie Bigottini. Later in her career, she became a first soloist for the company.
In 1820, she was a principal in Les Pages du duc de Vendôme by Jean-Pierre Aumer and Adalbert Gyrowetz. She performed in many other productions, including in London.
She retired due to poor health and died in Paris at the age of 36.
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Who was Fanny Bias?
ballet dancer (Paris Opera)
When was Fanny Bias born?
Fanny Bias was born on 3 June 1789 in Paris.
When did Fanny Bias die?
Fanny Bias died on 6 September 1825 in Paris.
What was Fanny Bias's occupation?
Fanny Bias was a choreographer and ballet dancer.
What nationality was Fanny Bias?
Fanny Bias was French.
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