Anine Frølich was perhaps the principal figure in the emergence of classical ballet as a distinct art-form in Denmark.
Frølich debuted in 1773 and became an instant success on account of her astonishing beauty, technical accomplishment and dramatic technique, which separated her from the more formal and stiff mannerisms adopted by most of contemporaries.
Having been made ballet-master of the Court Theater, he completely reformed the Danish ballet and stimulated a new enthusiasm for the art among the public.
The idea of ballet as a dramatic art was introduced into Denmark by Galeotti, who made Frølich the star vehicle of his innovative choreography.
Exhausted by the intense physical demands of her art, Frohlich's health deteriorated quickly.