Guy-Stéphan, Marie (1818–1873)

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Guy-Stéphan, Marie (1818–1873)

French or Spanish ballet dancer. Born 1818, place uncertain; died Aug 21, 1873, possibly in Paris.

Made professional debut in Madrid (1840), and soon went on to perform title role in the 1st production of Giselle in Spain (c. 1844); performed in numerous works by Marius Petipa and was often partnered with him; moved to Paris (1853) where she made her Paris Opéra debut in Mazilier's Aelia et Mysis; performed at Théaêtre Lyrique and at Théaêtre de la Gaité around same time; created roles including in Saint-Léon's Néméa, ou l'Amour vengé (1864).

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