The theatres are still closed in France..... and in the near future, we don't see any way out. So we continue rehearsing in the studios. The "Soirée Jeunes Danseurs" evening in which I am supposed to perform in Bluebird Pas de deux and Brumachon's "Indomptés" is probably going to be cancelled or postponed, but we... Continue Reading →
I can't remember the last time I went on this stage.... at least a year and a half ago. After the confinements, the renovation work, the strike........ the dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet regained the mythical stage of the Palais Garnier yesterday afternoon, for a rehearsal of the traditional "Défilé". This will be, however,... Continue Reading →
After almost three months, we are finally back into the studios for ballet classes today! The different services of the Palais Garnier gradually return to work one after another. Because the company has to make sure that everybody is not sick and is physically ready to start classes again, each dancer must have a medical... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hllbH71TfZE It has been one month since France is in a complete lockdown. Who would have imagined this situation? So unexpected and surreal. Through this video, the dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet showed their support and gratitude to those who are fighting this epidemic on the frontline in the world. I do hope that... Continue Reading →
Yesterday evening, the French President Emmanuel Macron spoke for the first time on the national television about the situation of the Coronavirus epidemic in France. He announced that all the schools will be closed starting from coming Monday. Other precautions like telecommuting, limit travelling, economic assistance were also suggested. Before Macron spoke, there were an... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I did our second performance in Sleight of Hand. Once again, how myself react to each performance took me by surprise. Although the conditions are exactly the same for a dress rehearsal, a Generale and a proper performance, how I feel on stage is totally different. In a real performance, I feel much more... Continue Reading →
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