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

On November 8, 2025, at the Folies Bergère, The Great Gatsby Ballet presents a dance adaptation of the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Choreographed by Dwight Rhoden, a leading figure in contemporary dance and co-founder of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, the show blends expressive movement and visual sophistication in a modern fresco retelling of the Gatsby myth.

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The show transports the audience to 1920s America, with its glitter, jazz and intimate tragedy. Dwight Rhoden 's fluid, nervous choreography is combined with an original musical composition by Konstantin Meladze and Yurii Shepeta, bringing dramatic intensity and emotional richness to the whole. The dancers, drawn from the finest international ballet companies, embody the novel's emblematic figures: Gatsby, Daisy, Nick and the other protagonists are outlined through movement, in a ballet where every gesture expresses hopes, regrets and buried desires.

The set design and costumes accentuate the elegance and festive dimension of the story. Created by Ukrainian brand FROLOV - also known for dressing Beyoncé - the costumes play with transparency, embroidery and sparkling details to accompany the characters' metamorphoses.

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This ballet will appeal to lovers of the great Romantic stories and contemporary dance enthusiasts, but also to spectators curious to see a literary work transposed into choreographic language. The visual universe, the dramatic intensity and the richness of the performance make it accessible to all, even those unfamiliar with classical ballet. On the other hand, spectators looking for a linear narrative or spoken dialogue should expect a narrative carried exclusively by movement.

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For spectators wishing to extend the experience, a Meet & Greet package is available after the show. It includes a meeting with the artists, official photos, a souvenir booklet, autographs on official objects and a welcome drink in a dedicated area.

Presented on November 8, 2025 at the Folies Bergère, The Great Gatsby Ballet combines the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with the emotional power of contemporary dance. A visual and choreographic tribute to Fitzgerald's novel, where each movement brings to life the great themes of love, dreams and loss.

This article is based on information available to date and is not based on a viewing of the show.

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