Gosselin, Louis F.
(1800–1860)> DANCER
Gosselin, Louis F. (28 February 1800, Paris; 1860, Paris), dancer, studied ballet with his older sister and took more advanced lessons privately with Antoine Coulon . He passed the entrance examination for the Royal Academy of Music and was assigned a part in a pas de deux from Les Pages du duc de Vendôme on 5 September 1821. Young Gosselin made a favorable impression on spectators and management alike with his impressive stage presence and noble demeanor. His ability was verified by his…