On the occasion of the revival of Paquita in Pierre Lacotte's production, Valentine Colasante and Guillaume Diop talk about their leading roles in this ballet created by Joseph Mazilier in 1846. The Étoiles dancers recount the love story between Paquita and Lucien d'Hervilly, and how they work their characters between mischief and romanticism. To guide them through the rehearsals for” Le Grand pas”, Étoile dancer Agnès Letestu shares her experience with them in the studio. In this ballet full of humor and drama, Valentine Colasante and Guillaume Diop emphasize the importance of expression and the balance to be achieved with technical virtuosity.