The Spectator, October 15th, 2005
La Sylphide; The Lesson; Les Rendezvous The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House It was with the 1832 ballet La Sylphide that Marie Taglioni acquired international repute and legendary status. Her angel-like, gravity-defying dancing earned her the affectionate appellation 'Christian' dancer, which sits somewhat uncomfortably with the mischievous nature of the eponymous role. Stark contradictions, however, were typical of the Romantic era: the idealised woman could be angel and demon, saint and whore, victim and executioner. Thanks to the enlightened vision of the Royal Ballet's artistic director,...
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