Claude Balon

Claude Balon (also Ballon, often incorrectly named Jean) (1671–1744) was a French dancer and choreographer. It is often supposed that the ballet term ballon is derived from his name.

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Name Balon, Claude
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Date of birth 1671
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Date of death 1744
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