Carlo Blasis
Carlo Blasis (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkarlo ˈblazis]; 4 November 1797 – 15 January 1878) was an Italian dancer and choreographer. He was born in Naples. He is known for difficult dance classes. He danced in France, Italy, London, and Russia.[1] He trained Enrico Cecchetti's teachers. Blasis is probably why Cecchetti made the Cecchetti method of ballet. Blasis wrote many important works. Blasis died in Cernobbio.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Norwich, J.J. (1985–1993). Oxford illustrated encyclopedia. Judge, Harry George., Toyne, Anthony. Oxford [England]: Oxford University Press. p. 48. ISBN 0-19-869129-7. OCLC 11814265.
Other websites[change | change source]
- "Mercury" by Giovanni da Bologna
- Notes upon Dancing, Historical and Practical, by Carlo Blasis at Google books
