Nielsen, Augusta (1822–1902)

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Nielsen, Augusta (1822–1902)

Danish ballet dancer. Born Feb 20, 1822, in Copenhagen, Denmark; died Mar 29, 1902, in Copenhagen.

Trained at school of Royal Danish Ballet and later performed with that company, replacing Lucille Grahn in many principal roles, including La Sylphide (1839); created roles for Bournonville's Toréadoren (1840) and Lefebre's Nymphen Cloris ved Dianas Hof (1846), among others; appeared at Paris Opéra for short period and at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, before retiring from performance career (1848).

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