Jean Dauberval

Jean Dauberval
Lithograph of Jean Dauberval, Paris, circa 1790
Born
Jean Bercher

(1742-08-19)19 August 1742
Montpellier, France
Died14 February 1806(1806-02-14) (aged 63)
Tours, France
OccupationDancer
Career
Former groupsParis Opera Ballet

Jean Dauberval, a.k.a. Jean D’Auberval, (born Jean Bercher in Montpellier, 19 August 1742 – Tours, 14 February 1806), was a French dancer and ballet master. He is most noted for creating the ballet, La fille mal gardée, one of the most enduring and popular works of the ballet repertoire.

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