For the French actress, see Françoise Prévost (actress).
Françoise Prévost (c. 1680—1741) was a French ballerina who helped establish classical ballet. She was expressive, light and dramatic in style. Prevost debuted at the Paris Académie in the ballet, Atys, later replacing Marie-Thérèse de Subligny as the female lead. In 1708, she performed with Jean Balon in the dance pantomime, Les Horaces, a performance which is said to have caused the audience to weep. She retired as première danseuse in 1730, being replaced by her students Marie Camargo and Marie Sallé.
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Source: Encyclopedia Britannica "Françoise Prévost".
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