Jean Dauberval

Dancer
BIRTHDAY
August 19,1742
Birthplace
Montpellier,France
Age
Feb 14,1806,age 63
Birth Sign
Leo
BIRTHDAY
August 19,1742 (age Feb 14,1806,age 63)
Birthplace
Montpellier,France

About

Former ballet master, most remembered for creating the ballet, La Fille Mal Gardée.

Before Fame

He attended the Paris Opéra, where he was trained by the prolific Jean-Georges Noverre.

Trivia

In 1763, he was appointed the premier danseur title at the Académie Royale de Musique.

Family Life

He was born in Montpellier, France.

Associated With

He and soccer player, Michel Platini, were both born in France.