Jean Coralli

Jean Coralli was a 19th-century French ballet master and choreographer, best known for co-creating the iconic ballet "Giselle." He played a significant role in developing Romantic ballet, emphasizing emotional expression and delicate, poetic movements. Coralli worked at major theaters like the Paris Opera, influencing the evolution of ballet as an art form. His choreography combined technical skill with lyrical storytelling, helping to shape ballet’s expressive potential and its role as a theatrical narrative.