Jules Perrot

Jules Perrot
Jules Perrot, c. 1850
Born
Jules-Joseph Perrot

(1810-08-18)18 August 1810
Lyon, France
Died18 August 1892(1892-08-18) (aged 82)
Paramé, France
NationalityFrench
Occupation(s)Dancer
Choreographer
PartnerCarlotta Grisi

Jules-Joseph Perrot (18 August 1810 – 29 August 1892) was a French dancer and choreographer who later became Ballet Master of the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia. He created some of the most famous ballets of the 19th century including Pas de Quatre, La Esmeralda, Ondine, and Giselle with Jean Coralli.