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Sleeping Beauty: Nureyev and Tchaikovsky's ballet at the Opéra Bastille - our review

After an absence of over ten years at the Opéra National de Paris, Sleeping Beauty, choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev, returns to the Opéra Bastille. First performed in 1966, the ballet retains Tchaikovsky's splendid music.

Sara Baras: the flamenco icon presents Vuela at the Folies Bergère

Dancer and choreographer Sara Baras returns to Paris with Vuela, her new show, presented from December 18 to 21, 2025 at the Folies Bergère for four exceptional performances.

Graham 100 - Program B: love, war and the American people at the Théâtre du Châtelet

The Martha Graham Dance Company continues its tribute to the centenary of its founding with Graham 100 - Programme B, presented at the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 6 to 14, 2025, alternating with Programme A.

Graham 100 - Program A: Martha Graham's modernity at the Châtelet

From November 5 to 13, 2025, the Théâtre du Châtelet welcomes the Martha Graham Dance Company for Graham 100 - Programme A, a tribute to the repertoire of the famous American choreographer mixed with a contemporary creation by Hofesh Shechter.

Paris Opera Ballet School: demonstrations at the Palais Garnier

Students from the Paris Opera Ballet School take to the stage at the Palais Garnier from December 6 to 14, 2025 to present their work in traditional demonstrations open to the public.

Joséphine / The Rite of Spring: a dance tribute at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

From September 24 to 28, 2025, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées will host a diptych of dance around Joséphine Baker and Pina Bausch's Le Sacre, performed by African artists.

Entre-Temps: Philippe Decouflé explores the thread of time in a dance show at La Villette

From October 9 to 26, 2025, Philippe Decouflé presents Entre-Temps at the Espace Chapiteaux de La Villette, a poetic, uncluttered dance show in which nine performers revisit their past to better question the present.

360 by Mehdi Kerkouche: an open-air choreographic feast for all audiences

The Théâtre de Suresnes Jean Vilar opens its season on September 20 and 21 with 360, an immersive choreographic creation by Mehdi Kerkouche, at the Maurice Hubert stadium.

The Great Gatsby Ballet: the Roaring Twenties danced at the Folies Bergère

The Great Gatsby Ballet: the Roaring Twenties danced at the Folies Bergère On November 8, 2025, the Folies Bergère welcome The Great Gatsby Ballet, a show choreographed by Dwight Rhoden and inspired by the cult novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. An immersion in the elegance and intensity of the Roaring Twenties.

Clignancourt Danse sur les Rails, the free festival on the 18th arrondissement's Little Beltway

The festival dedicated to contemporary dance, Clignancourt Danse sur les Rails, returns on June 28 and 29, 2025, on the rails of the Petite Ceinture. The free event puts dance centre stage.

Empreintes at the Palais Garnier: dance in dialogue with images

The Empreintes evening at the Palais Garnier brings together choreographers Jessica Wright, Morgann Runacre-Temple and Marcos Morau. To be discovered from March 11 to 28, 2026, in a program combining dance, video and light.

Contrastes : Three visions of dance at the Palais Garnier

The Opéra national de Paris presents Contrastes, an evening of ballets by Trisha Brown, David Dawson and the van Opstals. On view at the Palais Garnier from December 1 to 31, 2025.

Borda: Lia Rodrigues' new dance creation at Chaillot

Brazilian choreographer Lia Rodrigues returns to the Théâtre national de Chaillot with Borda, her new dance creation, presented from September 19 to 21, 2025. Imagined in the heart of Rio's Maré favela, this piece weaves a sensitive space where borders move, embroider and invent themselves as bodies move.

Diptych: The Missing Door and The Lost Room: dreamlike dance at Théâtre du Rond-Point

From September 10 to 14, 2025, the Belgian company Peeping Tom takes up residence at the Théâtre du Rond-Point with "Diptych: The Missing Door and The Lost Room", a show combining dance and theater in a disorienting, dreamlike universe.

Angelin Preljocaj's Le Parc returns to the Palais Garnier to celebrate 30 years of an iconic ballet

From February 3 to 25, 2026, the Paris Opera presents Le Parc, a ballet by Angelin Preljocaj. Created in 1994, this contemporary classic blends baroque seduction and modern choreographic language to the music of Mozart.

Sous ma terre il y a de l'eau: a danced exploration of solitude at Chaillot

Choreographer Johanna Faye presents Sous ma terre il y a de l'eau on May 27 and 28, 2025 at Chaillot. A sensitive, introspective piece, performed by a woman alone in her inner space, accompanied by her goldfish.

Echelle Humaine 2025: the contemporary dance and performance festival at Lafayette Anticipations

The Lafayette Anticipation Foundation is organizing the 8th edition of its "Échelle Humaine" performance festival, from September 19 to 21, 2025. A weekend of art and live performance awaits you in the center of Paris. Are you ready to be amazed?

Racines: a choreographic journey through Russian, African and ancient heritage at the Opéra Bastille

From October 6 to November 10 2025, the Opéra Bastille will host Racines, a three-part program featuring George Balanchine, Mthuthuzeli November and Christopher Wheeldon. An evening of artistic and cultural filiations.

Tutu at Théâtre Libre: when dance splits the difference between virtuosity and self-mockery

Compagnie Tutu takes over Théâtre Libre for a new series of performances, from October 16, 2025 to January 11, 2026. This visual and burlesque show, performed by six chameleon-like dancers, pays tribute to all styles of dance in a spirit as demanding as it is joyfully offbeat.

We call it Flamenco: the exceptional Spanish dance show in Paris

Flamenco fans, you're in for a treat, as an authentic Spanish dance show comes to the capital. A true immersion in Spanish culture, for one evening!