Vestris

We can think of none of them in [Vestris's place] without horror

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[7] Marie-Jean-Augustin Vestris (1760 – 1842), a dancer, famous for his interpretation of the gavotte.

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There he quickly became popular with Soviet audiences, dancing leading roles created for him in ballets such as Gorianka (1968) and Vestris (1969).

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Vestris did recover, however, and the opera finally opened in early January.

Scott Repatriated?: La Dame blanche Crosses the Channel 2005

Perhaps not coincidentally, Paton became unwell soon after Vestris recovered.

Scott Repatriated?: La Dame blanche Crosses the Channel 2005

For three years the warbler of “Mere Godichon” had the wise policy to keep Mademoiselle Cabirolle and her mother in this little apartment, which was only ten steps from the theatre; but he gave the girl, out of love for the choregraphic art, the great Vestris for a master.

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One seemed unconcerned that Vestris "captivat [ed] the hearts of the ladies"

Scott Repatriated?: La Dame blanche Crosses the Channel 2005

One wonders whether Paton might have withdrawn because she had to view Vestris as both potential female rival and male stage lover.

Scott Repatriated?: La Dame blanche Crosses the Channel 2005

The winter weather and tiring performance schedule may have claimed Vestris.

Scott Repatriated?: La Dame blanche Crosses the Channel 2005

This one stemmed from mezzo-soprano Eliza Vestris who, interestingly, played the leading male role.

Scott Repatriated?: La Dame blanche Crosses the Channel 2005