VESTRIS, GAÉTAN


Meaning of VESTRIS, GAÉTAN in English

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orig. Gaetano Appolino Baldassare

born April 18, 1729, Florence, Italy

died Sept. 23, 1808, Paris, Fr.

French ballet dancer and teacher.

His style was flamboyant while respecting traditional courtly technique. Vestris later became renowned as the most distinguished teacher of his day. His most celebrated pupil was his son Auguste Vestris .

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