Editing Ballet (section)

===Romantic ballet===
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[[File:Giselle -Carlotta Grisi -1841 -2.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Carlotta Grisi]], the original [[Giselle]], 1841, wearing the romantic tutu]]
Romantic ballet was an artistic movement of classical ballet and several productions remain in the classical repertoire today. The Romantic era was marked by the emergence of [[Pointe technique|pointe]] work, the dominance of female dancers, and longer, flowy tutus that attempt to exemplify softness and a delicate aura.<ref name=":0" /> This movement occurred during the early to mid-nineteenth century (the [[Romantic era]]) and featured themes that emphasized intense emotion as a source of [[aesthetic]] experience. The plots of many romantic ballets revolved around spirit women (sylphs, wilis, and ghosts) who enslaved the hearts and senses of mortal men. The 1827 ballet ''[[La Sylphide]]'' is widely considered to be the first, and the 1870 ballet ''[[Coppélia]]'' is considered to be the last.<ref name=":3" /> Famous ballet dancers of the Romantic era include [[Marie Taglioni]], [[Fanny Elssler]], and [[Jules Perrot]]. Jules Perrot is also known for his choreography, especially that of ''[[Giselle]]'', often considered to be the most widely celebrated romantic ballet.<ref name=":0" />