BALLET - THE MAKING OF AN ÉTOILE
BALLET - La Fabrique d'une Étoile
Friday 29 May 01:00 PM to Saturday 15 August 06:00 PM
La galerie , Alliance Française de Singapour
The Ballet of the Opéra national de Paris is considered one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world. With more than 200 curtain rises per season, at both the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille, its 154 dancers perform in major ballets from the repertoire as well as contemporary creations.
Heir to the Royal Academy of Dance founded by Louis XIV, the Ballet of the Opéra is rooted in an ancestral history passed down from generation to generation. It embodies this “French school”, renowned for its precision, elegance and rigour.
Yet behind the brilliance of the performances lies a long process of training and transformation. From the Dance School to the stage, dancers are part of a system of learning and transmission that gradually shapes their technique, discipline and artistic identity.
From the daily classes of the Ballet artists to rehearsals with ballet masters and guest choreographers, from the exceptional savoir-faire of the costume workshops to performances on stage, the exhibition unveils the backstage world of the Ballet of the Opéra. Visitors discover how performers progress from the rank of Quadrille to that of Étoile, and how their individual journeys contribute to a collective history: that of an institution which, while preserving its heritage, continues to invent the ballet of today.
Free entrance
Gallery, Level 2
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 1.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Saturday: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm
Kids Tour [EN] (from 5 years old) | Details and registration here
Visite enfants [FR] (à partir de 5 ans) | Details and registration here
Guided Tour [EN] | Details and registration here
Visite guidée [FR] | Details and registration here
If you wish to privatize the gallery during the time of the exhibition and enjoy a private discovery of the exhibition as a group or a company, we would be delighted to build a tailor-made experience for you and your peers! Kindly reach out to us at culturalaffairs@alliancefrancaise.org.sg
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Rachelle Lu Yan
Rachelle Lu Yan is renowned dancer. From a young age, she received professional training within a performing arts troupe, studying under Yao Xiaoming, a nationally recognised first-class dance choreographer in China, while also receiving training in traditional Chinese musical instruments. Her strong artistic foundation led to multiple awards in dance.
In 2016, she joined the Tampines Art Troupe in Singapore. She currently serves as the Chairperson of Tampines Art Troupe, leading this non-profit arts organisation in promoting Chinese culture, engaging in community cultural initiatives, performances, and international artistic exchanges.
Melissa Quek
Melissa Quek is Head, School of Dance and Theatre at LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore. She is a choreographer, performer and educator whose interest lies in creating a visceral experience for the audience.
She also makes works for young audiences from birth to 12 years old with The Kueh Tutus (a Collective dedicated to creating dance for young audiences). Her most recent performance in August is a collaboration with an occupational Therapist presented by contemporary dance company Raw Moves.
Karst de Jong
Karst de Jong
is a Dutch pianist, improviser, and music theorist. He is internationally recognised in the field, and has published research on music theory, improvisation, and collaborative music creation.
With 35 years of teaching experience, he has held positions at top institutions in the Netherlands and Barcelona. Since 2023, he is a full-time professor at NUS YST Conservatory in Singapore.