Lany, Louise-Madeleine
(1733–1777)> DANCER
Lany, Louise-Madeleine (1733, Paris; 1777, Paris), dancer, was the sister of Jean-Barthélémy Lany . She spent 20 years at the Opéra between 1744 and 1764 before retiring. A contemporary of the famous Marie La Sallé , she was able to win a place for herself in the hearts of Parisians despite the dominant personality of her prominent rival. She appeared in the ballets of six compositions by Rameau at their premieres as well as in the revival of Zaïs during 1761: Ballet Premiere Platée 4 February…