Carlotta Grisi (born
Caronne Adele Josephine Marie Grisi; 28 June 1819 – 20 May 1899) was an Italian
ballet dancer. Born in
Visinada, Istria (present-day Vižinada, Croatia), she was trained at the
ballet school of
Teatro alla Scala in
Milan and later with dancer/balletmaster
Jules Perrot. She was especially noted for her performance in the classic role of "
Giselle".