Jean La Brunière de Médicis (3 November 1791 in Bordeaux – 5 April 1837 in Paris), known by the stage name of Ferdinand, was a French ballet dancer.
Life Premier danseur in the Paris Opera Ballet from 1813 onwards, Ferdinand played the leads in all its productions until his death. One of the partners of Lise Noblet, his notable appearances with her included a tour to London in 1824.
In 1826, the author of the Nouvelle biographie théâtrale wrote an acid portrait of Ferdinand:
Main rôles 1820 : Le Carnaval de Venise (Louis Milon) : Fabricio 1823 : Le Page inconstant (Jean-Pierre Aumer) : Figaro 1827 : La Somnambule (Aumer) : Edmond 1828 : La Muette de Portici (with a ballet by Aumer) : premier danseur 1828 : Lydie (Aumer) : a faun 1829 : La Belle au bois dormant (Aumer) : Gérard 1830 : Manon Lescaut (Aumer) : Des Grieux
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