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Giselle is among ballet's great classics, with a lead role so challenging it has been known to make and break careers. Th�ophile Gautier�influential French poet, author, critic and champion of the Romantic ballet�conceived Giselle in honor of ballerina Carlotta Grisi. The role of Giselle is the most famous Romantic ballet role and was created and first performed by the great Italian ballerina, Carlotta Grisi in June 1841.