Ballet

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Breaking News: Dorothée Gilbert still dance!

Dorothée Gilbert, the beautiful Étoile dancer from the Paris Opera Ballet, returns to the Palais Garnier stage! After several injuries in previous years, the entrechat virtuoso returns to pointe to perform the title role in Giselle alongside Hugo Marchand as Albrecht on October 11, 16, 21 and 24, 2025. A star among stars, it was […]

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Hofesh Shechter kidnaps the Paris Opera Ballet!

The Paris Opera Ballet is known as one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world, particularly in the field of classical dance. However, its brilliant dancers are exploring new artistic horizons as they embark on a tour of the United States in October 2025, led by the new work of world-renowned choreographer Hofesh […]

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Crystal Pite Finally Returns to Garnier – but Not Until 2026!

After a four-year absence, the celebrated choreographies of Crystal Pite will once again grace the stage of the Palais Garnier in summer 2026. From 27 June to 14 July 2026, the Paris Opera Ballet will revive her masterpiece The Seasons’ Canon, a creation that has become iconic since its premiere in 2016. Crystal Pite is […]

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Sylvia at Garnier: A Premiere Already Graced by Five Étoiles!

After months of eager anticipation, the Paris Opera Ballet has finally lifted the veil on the long-awaited cast of Sylvia. While casting is usually announced two months in advance, the line-up for this new production by Manuel Legris has only just been revealed — a mere three weeks before the premiere on 8 May 2025 […]

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Alessandra Ferri robs Laurent Hilaire for the Wiener Staatsballett!

Alessandra Ferri, the legendary étoile of Milan’s La Scala, is poised to write a dazzling new chapter in her illustrious career as she takes up the role of Artistic Director of the Wiener Staatsballett. From 1st September 2025, the renowned Viennese ballet company will embark on a bold new journey, as Martin Schläpfer — who […]

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Juniors (Ballet) take over the Royal Opera of Versailles!

Since the beginning of the 2024–2025 season, a new ensemble has joined the ranks of the Paris Opera, the prestigious French institution. Conceived by José Martinez, the director of dance, the Junior Ballet is an independent company distinct from the main the Paris Opera Ballet, composed of eighteen young dancers aged between 18 and 23. […]

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The Palais Garnier Reunites with Sylvia, the Forgotten Nymph!

From May 8 to June 4, 2025, Léo Delibes’ ballet Sylvia will be performed at the Palais Garnier—an unmissable event! This revival is all the more symbolic as Sylvia was the very first classical ballet choreographed at Garnier in 1876, just one year after the inauguration of this true cultural temple and one of Paris’ […]

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Another crown for Marianela Nunez!

After 26 years on British soil, Marianela Nunez, the star of the Royal Ballet, has been yet awarded with another medal! In 2023, following the first performance of Frederick Ashton‘s Cinderella, she was rewarded for her 25 years with the famous English company. On 1 January 2025, the Argentine ballerina was awarded the title of […]

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Roxane Stojanov, a new star in Paris!

After her debut in the title role of Pierre Lacotte‘s Paquita, Roxane Stojanov is now an Etoile! At the end of the performance on Saturday 28 December 2025 at the Opéra Bastille, the young dancer was nominated to the  applause of the audience, who were always very moved by her performance. At less than 30 […]

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A Ukrainian Christmas in Paris

In 2022, performances by the ballet and orchestra of the National Opera of Ukraine moved audiences to tears. As part of the TranscenDanses season at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, and despite ongoing challenges in their living and working conditions, the troupe returns to Paris. From December 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025, they will present […]