Lany, Louise-Madeleine (1733–1777)
Lany, Louise-Madeleine (1733–1777)
French ballet dancer. Born 1733 in Paris, France; died 1777 in Paris; dau. of Jean Lany; sister of Jean-Barthélemy Lany (ballet dancer and choreographer).
Trained at Paris Opéra's ballet school and later at Académie Royale de Musique; performed with Paris Opéra throughout career (1744–67), except for brief engagement in Kassel working for brother; was featured in numerous Opéra and court productions, including Les Amours de Tempé (1752), La Coquette trompée (1752), Anacréon (1754), and Amneris (1762).
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