Claude Balon
Claude Balon , also Claude Ballon , often incorrectly Jean Balon (* 1671 in Paris , † 1744 in Paris) was a French dancer and choreographer .
In 1688 he danced for the first time in front of Louis XIV in the ballet L'Oronthée . From 1691 he was a member of the Paris Opera . As a dancer he was famous for his lightness and jumping ability. He often appeared as a partner of the dancer Françoise Prévost . However, the origin of his name from the term " balloon ", which is occasionally cited , does not seem likely.
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- ↑ other information: 1739
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SURNAME | Balon, Claude |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Balloon, claude; Balon, Jean |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French dancer and choreographer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1671 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Paris |
DATE OF DEATH | 1744 |
Place of death | Paris |