Description: (Ballet Dancer)
Marie Taglioni, a Swedish-born ballet dancer, made significant contributions to the Romantic ballet era. She was one of the most celebrated ballerinas of her time, performing in the Austrian Empire and France. Taglioni played a central role in European dance history, particularly at London's Her Majesty's Theatre and the Paris Opera Ballet. She is credited as the first ballerina to dance en pointe, leaving a lasting legacy in the ballet world.