Swanilda in Coppélia

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Swanilda in Coppélia is the spirited village girl and central heroine of the comic ballet "Coppélia," known for her curiosity, wit, and playful impersonation of the life-sized doll.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ballet character
fictional character
appearsIn Coppélia
associatedWith comic ballet
associatedWithMusicBy Léo Delibes
balletActImportance central in Act I
central in Act II
central in Act III
characterType heroine
conflictWith Dr. Coppélius
linked to: Coppélius
createdForWorkBy Arthur Saint-Léon
Charles Nuitter
Léo Delibes
danceStyleAssociation classical ballet
deceives Dr. Coppélius
linked to: Coppélius
dramaticDemand high
genreOfWorkAppearsIn comic ballet
isFrom village
narrativeRole central heroine
notableAction impersonates the life-sized doll Coppélia
notableScene discovery of Coppélia in Dr. Coppélius’s workshop
impersonation of Coppélia in the workshop
wedding celebration in Act III
originalLanguageName Swanilda
performedBy ballerina
personalityTrait curious
playful
spirited
witty
premieredInWorkAt Théâtre Impérial de l’Opéra, Paris
linked to: Paris Opera
premieredInWorkOn 1870
protectsRelationshipWith Franz
relationshipTypeWithFranz fiancée
relationshipWith Franz
requiresSkill characterization of both girl and doll
comic timing
precise footwork
strong acting ability
roleIn Coppélia
roleType principal role
romanticPartner Franz
settingOfStory Galician village
symbolizes female agency
jealous but ultimately forgiving love
resourcefulness
technicalDemand high
toneAssociation comic
variantSpelling Swanhilda
linked to: Swanilda

Swinehilde
linked to: Swanehilde

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Ashley Bouder knownForRole Swanilda in Coppélia