TAGLIONI MARIE (1804-1884) Swedish ballet Dancer of Italian descent. One of the most celebrated ballerinas of the ...

TAGLIONI MARIE (1804-1884) Swedish ballet Dancer of Italian descent. One of the most celebrated ballerinas of the 19th century, and a central figure in the history of dance. Taglioni is credited as the first ballerina to truly dance En Pointe. A good A.L.S., `Marie Taglioni´, two pages, 8vo, Paris, 22nd March 1867, in French. The letter bears a blind embossed crowned monogramme to the upper left corner. Taglioni refers to a pupil recommended by her correspondent, and states in part `I am therefore coming to inform you that I will start them on Tuesday April 2nd, from 4h30 to 6h, they will take place every Tuesday and Friday at the rate of fifty francs per month… I will be pleased to count on her among the young girls who meet at home..´ With blank integral leaf. Very small minor age wear, otherwise VG