Zambelli, Carlotta (1875–1968)
Zambelli, Carlotta (1875–1968)
Italian ballet dancer. Born Nov 4, 1875, in Milan, Italy; died Jan 28, 1968 in Milan.
Studied at La Scala; made debut at Paris Opéra (1894); became principal dancer (1898) and remained at the Opéra for her entire career; created roles in Faust (1894), Le Cid (1900), Bacchus (1902), La Ronde de Saisons (1905), Namouna (1908), España (1911), La Roussalka (1911), Les Abeilles (1917) and Impressions de Music-hall (1927), among others; served as director of the school (1930–55). Was made Chevalier (1926) and then Officier (1956) of Légion d'Honneur, becoming 1st person to enter Légion for dance.
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