Paris Opera Ballet School: demonstrations at the Palais Garnier

Les Démonstrations de l'École de Danse de l'Opéra national de Paris returns to the Palais Garnier for a series of sessions highlighting the daily work of students trained underÉlisabeth Platel.

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Created in 1977 by Claude Bessy, these demonstrations have become a not-to-be-missed event for classical dance enthusiasts. They are not a choreographic show in the traditional sense, but an overview of the exercises and sequences that underpin the teaching of the French school. On stage, accompanied by their teachers and pianists, students reveal the exacting standards and finesse of the technical vocabulary taught in the Nanterre studios.

In addition to the classical repertoire, demonstrations open the door to other styles that enrich their training: contemporary dance, baroque dance, folklore, mime and character dance. This diversity aims to forge complete artists, rooted in tradition but with an eye to today's stage.

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The show will appeal to anyone interested in the training of classical dancers, ballet enthusiasts curious about the learning process, or families wishing to introduce their children to the world of dance. On the other hand, spectators in search of a narrative performance or a staged ballet may be put off by the demonstrative and pedagogical form of the event.

Tickets go on sale on October 14, 2025 at 12 noon via the usual Paris Opera channels.

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