Fanny Bias Explained

Fanny Bias
Birth Name:	Anne-Françoise Bias
Birth Date:	3 June 1789
Birth Place:	Paris, France
Death Place:	Paris
Education:	Paris Opera Ballet School
Occupation:	Classical dancer
Years Active:	1807—1825

Anne-Françoise Bias, known as Fanny Bias (3 June 1789  -  ), was a dancer at the Paris Opera from 1807 to 1825.^[1] She was one of the first dancers to use the pointe technique.^{[2] [3]}

Biography

Bias was born in Paris, France, and trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School under Louis Milon. She made her debut at the opera in 1807 and became one of the most famous dancers of the French Restoration period, together with her friend Émilie Bigottini. Later in her career she became a first soloist at the company.

In 1820 she was a principal in Les Pages du duc de Vendôme by Jean-Pierre Aumer and Adalbert Gyrowetz. She performed in many other productions, including in London.

She retired due to poor health and died in Paris at the age of 36.

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Fanny Bias. International Encyclopaedia of Dance. Oxford Reference. 9780195173697. 30 December 2019. 2005. Selma Jeanne. Cohen. registration.
2. Web site: A Short History of Ballet. The Australian Ballet. en. 30 December 2019.
3. Web site: Fanny Bias. oxfordindex.oup.com. en. 30 December 2019.