Dance Highlights: the Junior Ballet at the Palais Garnier in 2027

The Junior Ballet of the Paris Opera presents Éclats de danse at the Palais Garnier, January 9–28, 2027. Eight performances bring together five works for this company, founded in 2024 to support young dancers as they pursue professional training.

The program pairs The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe with Eternal Rift by Julian Nicosia. It also includes a new work by Anna Hop and two repertoire pieces by Altea Nuñez and Simon Valastro.

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For its 2026-2027 season, the Junior Ballet gathers 24 dancers, 15 of whom are new recruits. The training alternates repertoire study, creation work and performances. The artists also take part in the Ballet Parade in October and in Enfants du paradis in March.

Showtimes vary by date, with evening and matinee performances. The Paris Opera page lets you check available seats and prices. The venue lists a price range of 90 to 120 euros in this listing.

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